Public schools in Romulus, MI
13 open public schools with an address in Romulus, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,925
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
4
4 magnet · 1 virtual
An overview of Romulus public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Romulus, MI: 6 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,925 students, an average of 379 per school. The largest campus is Brownstown Middle School (872 students), and the largest elementary school is Summit Academy North Elementary School (642).
Romulus Community Schools operates the most schools here (8), and 2 regular districts have at least one Romulus campus, 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 16.1:1, 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 4 charter schools, 4 magnet schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 69% 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 Romulus
Elementary schools in Romulus
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barth Elementary School Romulus Community Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 233 | 14.3:1 | |
| Hale Creek Elementary School Romulus Community Schools · Magnet | KG–05 | 223 | 15.6:1 | |
| Metro Charter Academy Metro Charter Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 421 | 16.2:1 | |
| Romulus Elementary School Romulus Community Schools | KG–05 | 262 | 16.1:1 | |
| Summit Academy North Elementary School Summit Academy North · Charter | PK–05 | 642 | 16.1:1 | |
| Wick Elementary School Romulus Community Schools | KG–05 | 281 | 17.3:1 |
Middle schools in Romulus
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownstown Middle School Woodhaven-Brownstown School District | 07–08 | 872 | 18.2:1 | |
| Romulus Middle School Romulus Community Schools · Magnet | 06–08 | 423 | 14.3:1 | |
| Summit Academy North Middle School Summit Academy North · Charter | 06–08 | 385 | 15.9:1 |
High schools in Romulus
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romulus Adult Education Romulus Community Schools | 12–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Romulus Senior High School Romulus Community Schools | 09–12 | 518 | 17:1 | |
| Romulus Virtual Learning Center Romulus Community Schools · Magnet · Virtual · Alternative School | 06–12 | 118 | 53.6:1 | |
| Summit Academy North High School Summit Academy North · Charter | 09–12 | 547 | 20.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White26.7%
- Hispanic6.3%
- Black59.7%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Romulus schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,925 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Romulus
How many public schools are in Romulus, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Romulus: 6 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 4,925 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Romulus?
Schools with an address in Romulus belong to 4 education agencies, led by Romulus Community Schools (8 schools), Summit Academy North (3 schools), Metro 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 Romulus?
Summit Academy North High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Romulus, with 547 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Romulus?
Yes. 4 of the 13 public schools in Romulus are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Metro Charter Academy, Summit Academy North Elementary School, Summit Academy North High School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Romulus schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Romulus public schools is 16.1:1, 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 Romulus 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.
Nearby Michigan cities
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