Public schools in Caro, MI
9 open public schools with an address in Caro, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,461
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Caro public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Caro, MI: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 3 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,461 students, an average of 162 per school. The largest campus is Caro High School (411 students), and the largest elementary school is McComb Elementary School (321).
Caro Community Schools operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Caro campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 10.6:1, lower 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 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 55% 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 Caro
Elementary schools in Caro
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McComb Elementary School Caro Community Schools | PK–02 | 321 | 12.6:1 | |
| Schall Elementary School Caro Community Schools | 03–05 | 295 | 16.3:1 |
Middle schools in Caro
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro Middle School Caro Community Schools | 06–08 | 305 | 17.2:1 |
High schools in Caro
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro Alternative High School Caro Community Schools · Alternative School | 07–12 | 33 | 8.5:1 | |
| Caro High School Caro Community Schools | 09–12 | 411 | 17.8:1 | |
| Tuscola Technology Center Tuscola ISD · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Caro
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro Center Michigan Department of Community Health · Special Education School | UG–UG | 0 | — | |
| Highland Pines School Tuscola ISD · Special Education School | PK–12 | 96 | 6:1 | |
| Transition Center Cass City Public Schools · Special Education School | UG–UG | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88.6%
- Hispanic6.2%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Caro schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,461 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Caro
How many public schools are in Caro, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Caro: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 1,461 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Caro?
Schools with an address in Caro belong to 4 education agencies, led by Caro Community Schools (5 schools), Tuscola ISD (2 schools), Cass City Public 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 Caro?
Caro High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Caro, with 411 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Caro?
No school with an address in Caro 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 Caro schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Caro public schools is 10.6:1, lower 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 Caro 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