Public schools in Alma, MI
7 open public schools with an address in Alma, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,029
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Alma public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Alma, MI: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,029 students, an average of 290 per school. The largest campus is Alma Senior High School (552 students), and the largest elementary school is Hillcrest Elementary School (400).
Alma Public Schools operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Alma campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 15.6:1, similar to 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, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 73% 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 Alma
Elementary schools in Alma
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Elementary School Alma Public Schools | 01–03 | 400 | 16.7:1 | |
| Luce Road Elementary School Alma Public Schools | PK–KG | 141 | 8.8:1 | |
| Pine Avenue Elementary School Alma Public Schools | 04–05 | 265 | 15.6:1 |
Middle schools in Alma
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald L Pavlik Middle School Alma Public Schools | 06–08 | 457 | 18.1:1 |
High schools in Alma
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Senior High School Alma Public Schools | 09–12 | 552 | 15.9:1 | |
| Gratiot Continuous Learning Center Ashley Community Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 41 | 11.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Alma
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIRESD Center Programs Gratiot-Isabella RESD · Special Education School | PK–12 | 173 | 2.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.2%
- Hispanic11.7%
- Black1%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Alma schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,029 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Alma
How many public schools are in Alma, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Alma: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,029 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Alma?
Schools with an address in Alma belong to 3 education agencies, led by Alma Public Schools (5 schools), Ashley Community Schools (1 school), Gratiot-Isabella RESD (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 Alma?
Alma Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Alma, with 552 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Alma?
No school with an address in Alma 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 Alma schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Alma public schools is 15.6:1, similar to 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 Alma 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