Public schools in Lowell, MI
6 open public schools with an address in Lowell, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,038
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Lowell public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Lowell, MI: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,038 students, an average of 506 per school. The largest campus is Lowell Senior High School (1,058 students), and the largest elementary school is Cherry Creek Elementary School (485).
Every listed school belongs to Lowell Area 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 18.8:1, 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, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 21% 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 Lowell
Elementary schools in Lowell
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell Elementary School Lowell Area Schools | PK–01 | 253 | 13.5:1 | |
| Cherry Creek Elementary School Lowell Area Schools | 02–05 | 485 | 18.2:1 | |
| Murray Lake Elementary Lowell Area Schools | PK–05 | 433 | 18.8:1 |
Middle schools in Lowell
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell Middle School Lowell Area Schools | 06–08 | 790 | 19.2:1 |
High schools in Lowell
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell Senior High School Lowell Area Schools | 09–12 | 1,058 | 18.7:1 | |
| Unity Alternative School Lowell Area Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 19 | 20:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88.9%
- Hispanic5.1%
- Black1.1%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Lowell schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,038 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lowell
How many public schools are in Lowell, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Lowell: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,038 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lowell?
All listed public schools with an address in Lowell belong to Lowell Area 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 Lowell?
Lowell Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lowell, with 1,058 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lowell?
No school with an address in Lowell 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 Lowell schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lowell public schools is 18.8:1, 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 Lowell 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