Public schools in South Lyon, MI
11 open public schools with an address in South Lyon, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,433
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of South Lyon public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in South Lyon, MI: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,433 students, an average of 676 per school. The largest campus is South Lyon High School (1,245 students), and the largest elementary school is William A Pearson Elementary (576).
Every listed school belongs to South Lyon Community Schools. 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 17.3:1, 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, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 16% 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 South Lyon
Elementary schools in South Lyon
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank E Bartlett School South Lyon Community Schools | PK–05 | 483 | 17.4:1 | |
| Kent Lake Elementary School South Lyon Community Schools | KG–05 | 518 | 17.2:1 | |
| Sayre Elementary School South Lyon Community Schools | KG–05 | 450 | 16.5:1 | |
| Sharon J Hardy Elementary School South Lyon Community Schools | KG–05 | 570 | 14.4:1 | |
| William A Brummer Elementary School South Lyon Community Schools | KG–05 | 469 | 17.1:1 | |
| William A Pearson Elementary South Lyon Community Schools | KG–05 | 576 | 17.6:1 |
Middle schools in South Lyon
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Middle School South Lyon Community Schools | 06–08 | 898 | 19.1:1 | |
| Millennium Middle School South Lyon Community Schools | 06–08 | 1,049 | 20.3:1 |
High schools in South Lyon
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lyon East High School South Lyon Community Schools | 09–12 | 1,174 | 19.8:1 | |
| South Lyon High School South Lyon Community Schools | 09–12 | 1,245 | 17.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in South Lyon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education South Lyon Community Schools · Special Education School | PK–12 | 1 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.2%
- Hispanic5%
- Black2.3%
- Asian7.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 South Lyon schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,433 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in South Lyon
How many public schools are in South Lyon, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in South Lyon: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,433 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve South Lyon?
All listed public schools with an address in South Lyon belong to South Lyon Community Schools. 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 South Lyon?
South Lyon High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in South Lyon, with 1,245 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in South Lyon?
No school with an address in South Lyon 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 South Lyon schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across South Lyon public schools is 17.3:1, 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 South Lyon 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