Public schools in Melvindale, MI
5 open public schools with an address in Melvindale, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,796
3 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Melvindale public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Melvindale, MI: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 3 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,796 students, an average of 599 per school. The largest campus is Allendale Elementary School (914 students).
Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools operates the most schools here (4), 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 17.1:1, 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 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 92% 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 Melvindale
Elementary schools in Melvindale
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale Elementary School Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools | KG–03 | 914 | 21.2:1 | |
| Baby Birds Early Childhood Center Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools | PK–KG | — | — | |
| Mohamed Said Elementary School Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools | 04–05 | — | — |
Middle schools in Melvindale
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian O Strong Middle School Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools | 06–08 | 651 | 17.1:1 |
High schools in Melvindale
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Business and Technology High School Academy for Business and Technology · Charter | 06–12 | 231 | 11.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.8%
- Hispanic17.2%
- Black18.3%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 3 Melvindale schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,796 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Melvindale
How many public schools are in Melvindale, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Melvindale: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 1,796 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Melvindale?
Schools with an address in Melvindale belong to 2 education agencies, led by Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools (4 schools), Academy for Business and Technology (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 Melvindale?
Academy for Business and Technology High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Melvindale, with 231 students in 2024–25 (grades 06–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Melvindale?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Melvindale are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Academy for Business and Technology High School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Melvindale schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Melvindale public schools is 17.1:1, 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 Melvindale 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