Public schools in Linden, MI
6 open public schools with an address in Linden, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,981
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Linden public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Linden, MI: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,981 students, an average of 497 per school. The largest campus is Linden High School (775 students), and the largest elementary school is Hyatt Elementary (351).
Linden Community Schools operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Linden 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 18.3:1, 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.
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 26% 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 Linden
Elementary schools in Linden
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School Linden Community Schools | 04–05 | 337 | 19:1 | |
| Hyatt Elementary Linden Community Schools | PK–03 | 351 | 16.8:1 | |
| Linden Elementary School Linden Community Schools | PK–03 | 295 | 18:1 |
Middle schools in Linden
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Middle School Linden Community Schools | 06–08 | 577 | 17.5:1 |
High schools in Linden
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Fenton High School Lake Fenton Community Schools | 08–12 | 646 | 19.9:1 | |
| Linden High School Linden Community Schools | 09–12 | 775 | 18.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89%
- Hispanic5.4%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Linden schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,981 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Linden
How many public schools are in Linden, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Linden: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,981 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Linden?
Schools with an address in Linden belong to 2 education agencies, led by Linden Community Schools (5 schools), Lake Fenton Community Schools (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 Linden?
Linden High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Linden, with 775 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Linden?
No school with an address in Linden 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 Linden schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Linden public schools is 18.3:1, 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 Linden 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