Public schools in Buchanan, MI
6 open public schools with an address in Buchanan, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,567
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
2 virtual
An overview of Buchanan public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Buchanan, MI: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,567 students, an average of 261 per school. The largest campus is Buchanan High School (561 students), and the largest elementary school is Moccasin Elementary School (354).
Every listed school belongs to Buchanan Community Schools. 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 18.5:1, 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.
School choice options include 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 53% 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 Buchanan
Elementary schools in Buchanan
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moccasin Elementary School Buchanan Community Schools | 02–04 | 354 | 18.8:1 | |
| Ottawa Elementary School Buchanan Community Schools | PK–01 | 230 | 15.1:1 |
Middle schools in Buchanan
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan Middle School Buchanan Community Schools | 05–07 | 358 | 19.5:1 |
High schools in Buchanan
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan High School Buchanan Community Schools | 08–12 | 561 | 18.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Buchanan
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan Step Up Buchanan Community Schools · Virtual · Alternative School | KG–12 | 15 | 6.4:1 | |
| Buchanan Virtual Academy Buchanan Community Schools · Virtual · Alternative School | KG–12 | 49 | 19.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.8%
- Hispanic4%
- Black3.1%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Buchanan schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,567 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Buchanan
How many public schools are in Buchanan, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Buchanan: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 1,567 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Buchanan?
All listed public schools with an address in Buchanan belong to Buchanan Community Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Buchanan?
Buchanan High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Buchanan, with 561 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Buchanan?
No school with an address in Buchanan 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 Buchanan schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Buchanan public schools is 18.5:1, 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 Buchanan 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