Public schools in Portage, MI
16 open public schools with an address in Portage, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,850
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Portage public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Portage, MI: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,850 students, an average of 553 per school. The largest campus is Portage Central High School (1,391 students), and the largest elementary school is Moorsbridge Elementary School (591).
Portage Public Schools operates the most schools here (14), 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 16.3:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 23% 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 Portage
Elementary schools in Portage
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Street Elementary Portage Public Schools | PK–05 | 589 | 19:1 | |
| Amberly Elementary School Portage Public Schools | PK–05 | 513 | 16.3:1 | |
| Angling Road Elementary School Portage Public Schools | PK–05 | 360 | 14.6:1 | |
| Central Elementary School Portage Public Schools | KG–05 | 439 | 16.3:1 | |
| Haverhill Elementary School Portage Public Schools | PK–05 | 378 | 13.5:1 | |
| Lake Center Elementary School Portage Public Schools | PK–05 | 494 | 17.3:1 | |
| Moorsbridge Elementary School Portage Public Schools | PK–05 | 591 | 20.4:1 | |
| Oakland Academy Oakland Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 149 | 13.9:1 | |
| Woodland Elementary School Portage Public Schools | KG–05 | 348 | 13.4:1 |
Middle schools in Portage
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Central Middle School Portage Public Schools | 06–08 | 719 | 17.4:1 | |
| Portage North Middle School Portage Public Schools | 06–08 | 609 | 16.2:1 | |
| Portage West Middle School Portage Public Schools | 06–08 | 717 | 18.4:1 |
High schools in Portage
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Central High School Portage Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,391 | 20.7:1 | |
| Portage Community High School Portage Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 137 | 12.5:1 | |
| Portage Northern High School Portage Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,194 | 18.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Portage
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WoodsEdge Learning Center Kalamazoo RESA · Special Education School | PK–12 | 222 | 8.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.7%
- Hispanic8.3%
- Black8.2%
- Asian6.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Portage schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,850 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Portage
How many public schools are in Portage, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Portage: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 8,850 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Portage?
Schools with an address in Portage belong to 3 education agencies, led by Portage Public Schools (14 schools), Kalamazoo RESA (1 school), Oakland 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 Portage?
Portage Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Portage, with 1,391 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Portage?
Yes. 1 of the 16 public schools in Portage are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Oakland Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Portage schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Portage public schools is 16.3:1, 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 Portage 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