Public schools in River Rouge, MI
5 open public schools with an address in River Rouge, 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
3,084
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.8:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of River Rouge public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in River Rouge, MI: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,084 students, an average of 617 per school. The largest campus is River Rouge High School (987 students), and the largest elementary school is Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy (625).
Every listed school belongs to River Rouge School District of the City of. 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 20.8:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 81% 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 River Rouge
Elementary schools in River Rouge
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy River Rouge School District of the City of | PK–05 | 625 | 20.8:1 | |
| River Rouge Stem Academy at Dunn River Rouge School District of the City of | PK–08 | 370 | 17.6:1 |
Middle schools in River Rouge
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy River Rouge School District of the City of | 06–08 | 261 | 16.9:1 |
High schools in River Rouge
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Rouge High School River Rouge School District of the City of | 09–12 | 987 | 23.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in River Rouge
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy River Rouge School District of the City of · Alternative School | KG–12 | 841 | 725:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.8%
- Hispanic7.1%
- Black75.1%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 River Rouge schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,084 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in River Rouge
How many public schools are in River Rouge, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in River Rouge: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,084 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve River Rouge?
All listed public schools with an address in River Rouge belong to River Rouge School District of the City of. 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 River Rouge?
River Rouge High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in River Rouge, with 987 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in River Rouge?
No school with an address in River Rouge 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 River Rouge schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across River Rouge public schools is 20.8:1, 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 River Rouge 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