Public schools in Fenton, MI
9 open public schools with an address in Fenton, operated by 2 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
4,246
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Fenton public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Fenton, MI: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,246 students, an average of 472 per school. The largest campus is Fenton Senior High School (982 students), and the largest elementary school is West Shore Elementary School (505).
Fenton Area Public Schools operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Fenton campus. 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 16.7:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
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 32% 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 Fenton
Elementary schools in Fenton
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Road Elementary School Fenton Area Public Schools | KG–05 | 351 | 12.4:1 | |
| State Road Elementary School Fenton Area Public Schools | KG–05 | 396 | 14.1:1 | |
| TomekEastern Elem School Fenton Area Public Schools | KG–05 | 380 | 14.5:1 | |
| Torrey Hill Intermediate School Lake Fenton Community Schools | 03–05 | 422 | 18.8:1 | |
| West Shore Elementary School Lake Fenton Community Schools | PK–02 | 505 | 18.4:1 |
Middle schools in Fenton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew G Schmidt Middle School Fenton Area Public Schools | 06–08 | 718 | 18.6:1 | |
| Lake Fenton Middle School Lake Fenton Community Schools | 06–08 | 444 | 17.5:1 |
High schools in Fenton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton Horizon Academy Fenton Area Public Schools · Virtual · Alternative School | 09–12 | 48 | 14.9:1 | |
| Fenton Senior High School Fenton Area Public Schools | 09–12 | 982 | 16.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.5%
- Hispanic5.8%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Fenton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,246 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Fenton
How many public schools are in Fenton, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Fenton: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 4,246 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Fenton?
Schools with an address in Fenton belong to 2 education agencies, led by Fenton Area Public Schools (6 schools), Lake Fenton Community Schools (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Fenton?
Fenton Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Fenton, with 982 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Fenton?
No school with an address in Fenton 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 Fenton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Fenton public schools is 16.7:1, 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 Fenton 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