Public schools in Gaylord, MI
5 open public schools with an address in Gaylord, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,747
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Gaylord public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Gaylord, MI: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,747 students, an average of 549 per school. The largest campus is Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg (907 students), and the largest elementary school is North Ohio Elementary School (388).
Every listed school belongs to Gaylord Community Schools. 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 17.9:1, higher 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.
About 54% 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 Gaylord
Elementary schools in Gaylord
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Ohio Elementary School Gaylord Community Schools | PK–03 | 388 | 15:1 | |
| South Maple Elementary School Gaylord Community Schools | PK–03 | 385 | 13.8:1 |
Middle schools in Gaylord
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaylord Intermediate School Gaylord Community Schools | 04–06 | 632 | 17.9:1 | |
| Gaylord Middle School Gaylord Community Schools | 07–08 | 435 | 19.6:1 |
High schools in Gaylord
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg Gaylord Community Schools | 09–12 | 907 | 21.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.3%
- Hispanic3.2%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Gaylord schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,747 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Gaylord
How many public schools are in Gaylord, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Gaylord: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,747 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Gaylord?
All listed public schools with an address in Gaylord belong to Gaylord Community Schools. 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 Gaylord?
Gaylord High SchoolVoc Bldg reported the largest high-school enrollment in Gaylord, with 907 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Gaylord?
No school with an address in Gaylord 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 Gaylord schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Gaylord public schools is 17.9:1, higher 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 Gaylord 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