Public schools in Mason, MI
11 open public schools with an address in Mason, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,429
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Mason public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Mason, MI: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 3 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,429 students, an average of 343 per school. The largest campus is Mason High School (1,015 students), and the largest elementary school is Steele Street Elementary School (513).
Mason Public Schools (Ingham) operates the most schools here (6), 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 11.8:1, lower 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 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 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 Mason
Elementary schools in Mason
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaiedon Elementary School Mason Public Schools (Ingham) | PK–05 | 375 | 16.3:1 | |
| James C Harvey Education Center Mason Public Schools (Ingham) | PK–KG | 252 | 8.7:1 | |
| North Aurelius Elementary School Mason Public Schools (Ingham) | PK–05 | 371 | 16.9:1 | |
| Steele Street Elementary School Mason Public Schools (Ingham) | PK–05 | 513 | 15.2:1 |
Middle schools in Mason
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Middle School Mason Public Schools (Ingham) | 06–08 | 778 | 14.8:1 |
High schools in Mason
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason High School Mason Public Schools (Ingham) | 09–12 | 1,015 | 15.9:1 | |
| SAIL Skills for Adult Independent Living Ingham ISD · Special Education School | 09–12 | 13 | 6.5:1 | |
| Wilson Talent Center Ingham ISD · Career and Technical School | 11–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Mason
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartwood School Ingham ISD · Special Education School | PK–12 | 88 | 6.1:1 | |
| Ingham ISD Preschool Services Ingham ISD · Special Education School | PK–PK | — | — | |
| North Star School Ingham ISD · Special Education School | KG–12 | 24 | 4.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.9%
- Hispanic9%
- Black1.7%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Mason schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,429 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mason
How many public schools are in Mason, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Mason: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 3,429 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mason?
Schools with an address in Mason belong to 2 education agencies, led by Mason Public Schools (Ingham) (6 schools), Ingham ISD (5 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Mason?
Mason High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Mason, with 1,015 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Mason?
No school with an address in Mason 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 Mason schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mason public schools is 11.8:1, lower 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 Mason 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