Public schools in Jenison, MI
9 open public schools with an address in Jenison, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,589
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
2 virtual
An overview of Jenison public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Jenison, MI: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,589 students, an average of 510 per school. The largest campus is Jenison High School (1,506 students), and the largest elementary school is Rosewood School (481).
Every listed school belongs to Jenison Public 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 16.3:1, 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 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 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 Jenison
Elementary schools in Jenison
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bauerwood School Jenison Public Schools | KG–06 | 480 | 15.8:1 | |
| Bursley School Jenison Public Schools | PK–06 | 404 | 11.6:1 | |
| JIA Elementary Jenison Public Schools · Virtual | KG–05 | 83 | 17.5:1 | |
| Pinewood School Jenison Public Schools | KG–06 | 320 | 12.9:1 | |
| Rosewood School Jenison Public Schools | KG–06 | 481 | 16.3:1 | |
| Sandy Hill School Jenison Public Schools | PK–06 | 402 | 11.9:1 |
Middle schools in Jenison
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenison Junior High School Jenison Public Schools | 07–08 | 754 | 16.4:1 |
High schools in Jenison
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenison High School Jenison Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,506 | 17.5:1 | |
| Jenison Innovation Academy Jenison Public Schools · Virtual | 06–12 | 159 | 16.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.4%
- Hispanic10.5%
- Black1.8%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Jenison schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,589 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Jenison
How many public schools are in Jenison, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Jenison: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 4,589 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Jenison?
All listed public schools with an address in Jenison belong to Jenison Public 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 Jenison?
Jenison High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Jenison, with 1,506 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Jenison?
No school with an address in Jenison 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 Jenison schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Jenison public schools is 16.3:1, 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 Jenison 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