Public schools in Dexter, MI
7 open public schools with an address in Dexter, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,290
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Dexter public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Dexter, MI: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,290 students, an average of 470 per school. The largest campus is Dexter High School (1,053 students), and the largest elementary school is Dexter Early Elementary Complex (734).
Every listed school belongs to Dexter Community School District. 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 13.6:1, 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 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 10% 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 Dexter
Elementary schools in Dexter
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Early Elementary Complex Dexter Community School District | PK–02 | 734 | 14.7:1 | |
| Wylie Elementary School Dexter Community School District | 03–04 | 486 | 16.6:1 |
Middle schools in Dexter
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Intermediate School Dexter Community School District | 05–06 | 479 | 14:1 | |
| Mill Creek Middle School Dexter Community School District | 07–08 | 525 | 13.6:1 |
High schools in Dexter
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Alternative School Dexter Community School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 13 | 7.9:1 | |
| Dexter High School Dexter Community School District | 09–12 | 1,053 | 13.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Dexter
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates Dexter Community School District · Alternative School | PK–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91%
- Hispanic3.7%
- Black1.3%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Dexter schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,290 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Dexter
How many public schools are in Dexter, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Dexter: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,290 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Dexter?
All listed public schools with an address in Dexter belong to Dexter Community School District. 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 Dexter?
Dexter High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Dexter, with 1,053 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Dexter?
No school with an address in Dexter 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 Dexter schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Dexter public schools is 13.6:1, 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 Dexter 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