Public schools in Allen Park, MI
6 open public schools with an address in Allen Park, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,676
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.2:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Allen Park public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Allen Park, MI: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,676 students, an average of 779 per school. The largest campus is Allen Park High School (1,133 students), and the largest elementary school is Lindemann Elementary School (639).
Allen Park Public Schools operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Allen Park campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 19.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 54% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Allen Park
Elementary schools in Allen Park
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arno Elementary School Allen Park Public Schools | PK–05 | 513 | 18.1:1 | |
| Bennie Elementary School Allen Park Public Schools | PK–05 | 513 | 18.5:1 | |
| Lindemann Elementary School Allen Park Public Schools | PK–05 | 639 | 17.8:1 |
Middle schools in Allen Park
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Park Middle School Allen Park Public Schools | 06–08 | 896 | 20:1 |
High schools in Allen Park
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Park High School Allen Park Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,133 | 19.8:1 | |
| Melvindale High School Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools | 09–12 | 982 | 23.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.9%
- Hispanic19.3%
- Black5%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Allen Park schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,676 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Allen Park
How many public schools are in Allen Park, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Allen Park: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 4,676 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Allen Park?
Schools with an address in Allen Park belong to 2 education agencies, led by Allen Park Public Schools (5 schools), Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Allen Park?
Allen Park High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Allen Park, with 1,133 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Allen Park?
No school with an address in Allen Park is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Michigan.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Allen Park schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Allen Park public schools is 19.2:1, higher than the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Allen Park guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Michigan cities