Public schools in Grand Ledge, MI
7 open public schools with an address in Grand Ledge, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,481
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Grand Ledge public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Grand Ledge, MI: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,481 students, an average of 640 per school. The largest campus is Grand Ledge High School (1,704 students), and the largest elementary school is Willow Ridge Elementary School (542).
Grand Ledge Public Schools operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Grand Ledge 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 18.5:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 charter 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 24% 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 Grand Ledge
Elementary schools in Grand Ledge
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strange School Oneida Township S/D #3 | KG–06 | 22 | — | |
| TC Holbrook Elementary School Grand Ledge Public Schools | KG–04 | 506 | 16.7:1 | |
| Willow Ridge Elementary School Grand Ledge Public Schools | KG–04 | 542 | 19.1:1 |
Middle schools in Grand Ledge
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth T Beagle Middle School Grand Ledge Public Schools | 07–08 | 835 | 19:1 | |
| Leon W Hayes Intermediate School Grand Ledge Public Schools | 05–06 | 810 | 17.9:1 |
High schools in Grand Ledge
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Ledge High School Grand Ledge Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,704 | 19.8:1 | |
| Relevant Academy of Eaton County Relevant Academy of Eaton County · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 62 | 11:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.8%
- Hispanic10.9%
- Black3.4%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Grand Ledge schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,481 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Grand Ledge
How many public schools are in Grand Ledge, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Grand Ledge: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 4,481 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Grand Ledge?
Schools with an address in Grand Ledge belong to 3 education agencies, led by Grand Ledge Public Schools (5 schools), Oneida Township S/D #3 (1 school), Relevant Academy of Eaton County (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 Grand Ledge?
Grand Ledge High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Grand Ledge, with 1,704 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Grand Ledge?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Grand Ledge are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Relevant Academy of Eaton County. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Grand Ledge schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Grand Ledge public schools is 18.5:1, 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 Grand Ledge 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