Public schools in Scottville, MI
5 open public schools with an address in Scottville, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,282
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Scottville public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Scottville, MI: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,282 students, an average of 256 per school. The largest campus is Mason County Central HS (413 students), and the largest elementary school is Mason County Central Upper Elementary (258).
Mason County Central Schools operates the most schools here (4), 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 18:1, 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. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 62% 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 Scottville
Elementary schools in Scottville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County Central Upper Elementary Mason County Central Schools | 03–05 | 258 | 16.9:1 | |
| Scottville Elementary School Mason County Central Schools | KG–02 | 211 | 18:1 |
Middle schools in Scottville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County Central MS Mason County Central Schools | 06–08 | 276 | 18.2:1 |
High schools in Scottville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway To Success Academy Gateway To Success Academy · Charter · Alternative School | 06–12 | 124 | 12.9:1 | |
| Mason County Central HS Mason County Central Schools | 09–12 | 413 | 23.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90%
- Hispanic4.9%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Scottville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,282 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Scottville
How many public schools are in Scottville, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Scottville: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,282 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Scottville?
Schools with an address in Scottville belong to 2 education agencies, led by Mason County Central Schools (4 schools), Gateway To Success 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 Scottville?
Mason County Central HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Scottville, with 413 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Scottville?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Scottville are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Gateway To Success Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Scottville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Scottville public schools is 18:1, 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 Scottville 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