Public schools in Plymouth, MI
11 open public schools with an address in Plymouth, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,597
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
3
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Plymouth public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Plymouth, MI: 5 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,597 students, an average of 509 per school. The largest campus is Pioneer Middle School (827 students), and the largest elementary school is Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy (823).
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools operates the most schools here (8), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 18.8:1, 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 3 charter schools, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 17% 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 Plymouth
Elementary schools in Plymouth
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Elementary School Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | KG–05 | 476 | 19:1 | |
| Farrand Elementary School Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | KG–05 | 402 | 15.3:1 | |
| Isbister Elementary School Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | PK–05 | 422 | 15.3:1 | |
| Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 823 | 22.1:1 | |
| Smith Elementary School Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | KG–05 | 364 | 16.8:1 |
Middle schools in Plymouth
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Middle School Plymouth-Canton Community Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 725 | 19.9:1 | |
| Pioneer Middle School Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | 06–08 | 827 | 20.4:1 | |
| West Middle School Plymouth-Canton Community Schools | 06–08 | 667 | 18.8:1 |
High schools in Plymouth
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starkweather Academy Fiegel Plymouth-Canton Community Schools · Alternative School | 10–12 | 194 | 13.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Plymouth
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivywood Classical Academy Genoa Cr Site Ivywood Classical Academy · Charter | KG–11 | 613 | 16.9:1 | |
| Ivywood Classical AcademyRidge Rd Site Ivywood Classical Academy · Charter | KG–11 | 84 | 21.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.7%
- Hispanic5.1%
- Black7%
- Asian14.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Plymouth schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,597 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Plymouth
How many public schools are in Plymouth, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Plymouth: 5 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 5,597 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Plymouth?
Schools with an address in Plymouth belong to 3 education agencies, led by Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (8 schools), Ivywood Classical Academy (2 schools), Plymouth Scholars Charter 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 Plymouth?
Starkweather Academy Fiegel reported the largest high-school enrollment in Plymouth, with 194 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Plymouth?
Yes. 3 of the 11 public schools in Plymouth are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Ivywood Classical Academy Genoa Cr Site, Ivywood Classical AcademyRidge Rd Site, Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Plymouth schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Plymouth public schools is 18.8:1, 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 Plymouth 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