Public schools in Pinckney, MI
7 open public schools with an address in Pinckney, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,245
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of Pinckney public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Pinckney, MI: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,245 students, an average of 321 per school. The largest campus is Pinckney Community High School (619 students), and the largest elementary school is Navigator Upper Elementary School (491).
Pinckney Community Schools 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 17.7:1, higher 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, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
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 21% 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 Pinckney
Elementary schools in Pinckney
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Elementary School Pinckney Community Schools | PK–02 | 192 | 17.3:1 | |
| Farley Hill Elementary School Pinckney Community Schools | PK–02 | 233 | 18.1:1 | |
| Light of the World Academy Light of the World Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 222 | 13.9:1 | |
| Navigator Upper Elementary School Pinckney Community Schools | 03–05 | 491 | 17.2:1 |
Middle schools in Pinckney
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder School Pinckney Community Schools | 06–08 | 473 | 18.7:1 |
High schools in Pinckney
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinckney Community High School Pinckney Community Schools | 09–12 | 619 | 18.2:1 | |
| The LINK A Pathway to Success Pinckney Community Schools · Virtual · Alternative School | 09–12 | 15 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.2%
- Hispanic3.7%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial2.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Pinckney schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,245 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pinckney
How many public schools are in Pinckney, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Pinckney: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,245 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pinckney?
Schools with an address in Pinckney belong to 2 education agencies, led by Pinckney Community Schools (6 schools), Light of the World 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 Pinckney?
Pinckney Community High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pinckney, with 619 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pinckney?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Pinckney are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Light of the World Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pinckney schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pinckney public schools is 17.7:1, higher 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 Pinckney 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