Public schools in Taylor, MI
17 open public schools with an address in Taylor, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,819
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
4
1 virtual
An overview of Taylor public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Taylor, MI: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,819 students, an average of 460 per school. The largest campus is Taylor High School (1,371 students), and the largest elementary school is Quest Charter Academy (683).
Taylor School District operates the most schools here (12), and 2 regular districts have at least one Taylor campus, plus 4 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 16.8:1, 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, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 77% 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 Taylor
Taylor School District
Public school district
12 schools in Taylor
Lincoln Park School District of the City of
Public school district
1 school in Taylor · 11 total
Quest Charter Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Taylor
Taylor Exemplar Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Taylor
Taylor Preparatory High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Taylor
Trillium Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Taylor
Elementary schools in Taylor
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernice McDowell Elem School Taylor School District | KG–05 | 341 | 16.8:1 | |
| Blair Moody Elementary School Taylor School District | KG–05 | 317 | 16.1:1 | |
| Clarence Randall Elem School Taylor School District | KG–05 | 492 | 16.2:1 | |
| Holland Elementary School Taylor School District | KG–05 | 310 | 17:1 | |
| Kinyon Elementary School Taylor School District | KG–05 | 375 | 16:1 | |
| Myers Elementary School Taylor School District | KG–05 | 315 | 15.3:1 | |
| Quest Charter Academy Quest Charter Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 683 | 17.1:1 | |
| Taylor Exemplar Academy Taylor Exemplar Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 660 | 19.4:1 | |
| Taylor Parks Elementary School Taylor School District | KG–05 | 322 | 17.4:1 |
Middle schools in Taylor
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover Middle School Taylor School District | 06–08 | 515 | 13.8:1 | |
| Robert J West Middle School Taylor School District | 06–08 | 641 | 17.1:1 |
High schools in Taylor
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Career and Technical Center Taylor School District · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Taylor High School Taylor School District | 09–12 | 1,371 | 18.5:1 | |
| Taylor Preparatory High School Taylor Preparatory High School · Charter | 09–12 | 405 | 18:1 | |
| Taylor Virtual Learning Academy Taylor School District · Virtual · Alternative School | 06–12 | 325 | 64.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Taylor
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Day Treatment Center Lincoln Park School District of the City of · Special Education School | KG–12 | 106 | 4.4:1 | |
| Trillium Academy Trillium Academy · Charter | KG–12 | 641 | 14.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.9%
- Hispanic10.7%
- Black36.9%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Taylor schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,819 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Taylor
How many public schools are in Taylor, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Taylor: 9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 7,819 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Taylor?
Schools with an address in Taylor belong to 6 education agencies, led by Taylor School District (12 schools), Lincoln Park School District of the City of (1 school), Quest 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 Taylor?
Taylor High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Taylor, with 1,371 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Taylor?
Yes. 4 of the 17 public schools in Taylor are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Quest Charter Academy, Taylor Exemplar Academy, Taylor Preparatory 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 Taylor schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Taylor public schools is 16.8:1, 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 Taylor 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