Public schools in Mount Pleasant, MI
14 open public schools with an address in Mount Pleasant, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,479
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Mount Pleasant public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Mount Pleasant, MI: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 6 high. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,479 students, an average of 320 per school. The largest campus is Mt Pleasant Senior High School (1,066 students), and the largest elementary school is Fancher School (431).
Mt. Pleasant City School District operates the most schools here (10), and 3 regular districts have at least one Mount Pleasant campus, 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 15.3:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 45% 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 Mount Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant City School District
Public school district
10 schools in Mount Pleasant
Beal City Public Schools
Public school district
2 schools in Mount Pleasant
Renaissance Public School Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Mount Pleasant
Shepherd Public Schools
Public school district
1 school in Mount Pleasant · 5 total
Elementary schools in Mount Pleasant
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beal City Elementary School Beal City Public Schools | KG–05 | 265 | 15.2:1 | |
| Fancher School Mt. Pleasant City School District | 03–05 | 431 | 15.9:1 | |
| Ganiard School Mt. Pleasant City School District | PK–02 | 220 | 12.6:1 | |
| Mary McGuire School Mt. Pleasant City School District | 03–05 | 276 | 12.8:1 | |
| Pullen Elementary School Mt. Pleasant City School District | PK–02 | 303 | 14.8:1 | |
| Renaissance Public School Academy Renaissance Public School Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 428 | 15.4:1 | |
| Vowles School Mt. Pleasant City School District | PK–02 | 235 | 14.1:1 |
Middle schools in Mount Pleasant
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Pleasant Middle School Mt. Pleasant City School District | 06–08 | 666 | 13.9:1 |
High schools in Mount Pleasant
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beal City High School Beal City Public Schools | 06–12 | 376 | 18.7:1 | |
| Isabella Day Treatment Mt. Pleasant City School District · Alternative School | 07–12 | 6 | — | |
| Kinney School Mt. Pleasant City School District · Special Education School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Mt Pleasant Senior High School Mt. Pleasant City School District | 09–12 | 1,066 | 15.8:1 | |
| Oasis Mt. Pleasant City School District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 138 | 15.8:1 | |
| Odyssey MiddleHigh School Shepherd Public Schools · Alternative School | 07–12 | 69 | 18.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.7%
- Hispanic6.8%
- Black3.5%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native6.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Mount Pleasant schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,479 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mount Pleasant
How many public schools are in Mount Pleasant, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Mount Pleasant: 7 elementary, 1 middle, 6 high. Together they reported 4,479 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mount Pleasant?
Schools with an address in Mount Pleasant belong to 4 education agencies, led by Mt. Pleasant City School District (10 schools), Beal City Public Schools (2 schools), Renaissance Public School Academy (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 Mount Pleasant?
Mt Pleasant Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Mount Pleasant, with 1,066 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Mount Pleasant?
Yes. 1 of the 14 public schools in Mount Pleasant are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Renaissance Public School Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Mount Pleasant schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mount Pleasant public schools is 15.3:1, 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 Mount Pleasant 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