Public schools in Ortonville, MI
5 open public schools with an address in Ortonville, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,004
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Ortonville public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Ortonville, MI: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,004 students, an average of 401 per school. The largest campus is Brandon High School (648 students), and the largest elementary school is HarveySwanson Elementary School (548).
Every listed school belongs to Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee. 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 16.6:1, 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.
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 36% 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 Ortonville
Elementary schools in Ortonville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HarveySwanson Elementary School Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee | PK–05 | 548 | 16.6:1 | |
| Oakwood Elementary School Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee | PK–05 | 371 | 16.1:1 |
Middle schools in Ortonville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Middle School Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee | 06–08 | 436 | 19.5:1 |
High schools in Ortonville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon High School Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee | 07–12 | 648 | 20:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Ortonville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Adult Transition Program Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee · Special Education School | UG–UG | 1 | 1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.5%
- Hispanic7%
- Black2.6%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Ortonville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,004 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ortonville
How many public schools are in Ortonville, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Ortonville: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,004 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ortonville?
All listed public schools with an address in Ortonville belong to Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee. 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 Ortonville?
Brandon High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ortonville, with 648 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ortonville?
No school with an address in Ortonville 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 Ortonville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ortonville public schools is 16.6:1, 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 Ortonville 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