Public schools in Garden City, MI
9 open public schools with an address in Garden City, 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
3,641
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Garden City public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Garden City, MI: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,641 students, an average of 405 per school. The largest campus is Garden City High School (896 students), and the largest elementary school is Memorial Elementary 12 Campus (419).
Garden City Public Schools operates the most schools here (7), 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 16.5:1, 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 2 charter schools. 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 1 of 2 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 Garden City
Elementary schools in Garden City
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Elementary 34 Campus Garden City Public Schools | 03–04 | 412 | 14.7:1 | |
| Lathers Early Childhood and Kindergarten Center Garden City Public Schools | PK–KG | 222 | 7.8:1 | |
| Memorial Elementary 12 Campus Garden City Public Schools | 01–02 | 419 | 14.7:1 | |
| Tipton Academy PK3 Tipton Academy · Charter | PK–03 | 301 | 14.5:1 |
Middle schools in Garden City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington 56 Campus Garden City Public Schools | 05–06 | 455 | 17.9:1 | |
| Garden City Middle School Garden City Public Schools | 07–08 | 423 | 16.5:1 |
High schools in Garden City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Alternative High School Garden City Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 258 | 23.9:1 | |
| Garden City High School Garden City Public Schools | 09–12 | 896 | 18.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Garden City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Academy 48 Tipton Academy · Charter | 04–12 | 255 | 23.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.4%
- Hispanic7%
- Black19.3%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Garden City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,641 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Garden City
How many public schools are in Garden City, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Garden City: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,641 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Garden City?
Schools with an address in Garden City belong to 2 education agencies, led by Garden City Public Schools (7 schools), Tipton Academy (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Garden City?
Garden City High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Garden City, with 896 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Garden City?
Yes. 2 of the 9 public schools in Garden City are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Tipton Academy 48, Tipton Academy PK3. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Garden City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Garden City public schools is 16.5:1, 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 Garden City 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