Public schools in Charlotte, MI
10 open public schools with an address in Charlotte, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,395
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Charlotte public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Charlotte, MI: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 3 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,395 students, an average of 240 per school. The largest campus is Charlotte Senior High School (644 students), and the largest elementary school is Parkview Elementary School (283).
Charlotte Public Schools operates the most schools here (7), and 2 regular districts have at least one Charlotte 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 17.1:1, 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 3 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 49% 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 Charlotte
Elementary schools in Charlotte
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galewood Early Elementary School Charlotte Public Schools | PK–KG | 146 | 9.4:1 | |
| Parkview Elementary School Charlotte Public Schools | KG–03 | 283 | 17.7:1 | |
| Washington Elementary School Charlotte Public Schools | 01–03 | 255 | 16.5:1 |
Middle schools in Charlotte
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Middle School Charlotte Public Schools | 07–08 | 406 | 19.7:1 | |
| Charlotte Upper Elementary School Charlotte Public Schools | 04–08 | 527 | 19.1:1 |
High schools in Charlotte
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Public Schools Project Success Charlotte Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 23 | 18.9:1 | |
| Charlotte Senior High School Charlotte Public Schools | 08–12 | 644 | 18.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Charlotte
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton County Youth Facility Grand Ledge Public Schools | 03–12 | 24 | 8:1 | |
| Eaton RESA Meadowview Offsite Eaton RESA · Special Education School | KG–12 | 55 | 9.2:1 | |
| Eaton RESA Meadowview Onsite Eaton RESA · Special Education School | KG–12 | 32 | 8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85%
- Hispanic6.8%
- Black2.7%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Charlotte schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,395 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Charlotte
How many public schools are in Charlotte, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Charlotte: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 2,395 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Charlotte?
Schools with an address in Charlotte belong to 3 education agencies, led by Charlotte Public Schools (7 schools), Eaton RESA (2 schools), Grand Ledge 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 Charlotte?
Charlotte Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Charlotte, with 644 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Charlotte?
No school with an address in Charlotte 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 Charlotte schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Charlotte public schools is 17.1:1, 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 Charlotte 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