Public schools in Milan, MI
6 open public schools with an address in Milan, 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
1,720
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Milan public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Milan, MI: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,720 students, an average of 287 per school. The largest campus is Milan High School (526 students), and the largest elementary school is Clayton H Symons Elementary School (356).
Every listed school belongs to Milan 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 15.4:1, 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 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 37% 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 Milan
Elementary schools in Milan
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton H Symons Elementary School Milan Area Schools | 02–04 | 356 | 13.4:1 | |
| Paddock Elementary School Milan Area Schools | PK–01 | 279 | 9.8:1 |
Middle schools in Milan
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Middle School Milan Area Schools | 05–08 | 526 | 15.4:1 |
High schools in Milan
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Alternative Education Milan Area Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 29 | 24:1 | |
| Milan High School Milan Area Schools | 09–12 | 526 | 16.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Milan
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Adult Program Milan Area Schools · Special Education School | UG–UG | 4 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83%
- Hispanic6.5%
- Black2.4%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Milan schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,720 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Milan
How many public schools are in Milan, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Milan: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,720 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Milan?
All listed public schools with an address in Milan belong to Milan 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 Milan?
Milan High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Milan, with 526 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Milan?
No school with an address in Milan 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 Milan schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Milan public schools is 15.4:1, 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 Milan 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