Public schools in Wayland, MI
6 open public schools with an address in Wayland, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,397
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Wayland public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Wayland, MI: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,397 students, an average of 400 per school. The largest campus is Wayland High School (800 students), and the largest elementary school is Pine Street Elementary (413).
Every listed school belongs to Wayland Union 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 17.5:1, 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, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 37% 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 Wayland
Elementary schools in Wayland
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie B Baker School Wayland Union Schools | PK–01 | 280 | 13:1 | |
| Pine Street Elementary Wayland Union Schools | 04–05 | 413 | 19.7:1 | |
| RJ Steeby School Wayland Union Schools | 02–03 | 256 | 17.6:1 |
Middle schools in Wayland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayland Union Middle School Wayland Union Schools | 05–08 | 611 | 17.4:1 |
High schools in Wayland
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Connections Academy Wayland Union Schools | 09–12 | 37 | 1.3:1 | |
| Wayland High School Wayland Union Schools | 09–12 | 800 | 18.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.1%
- Hispanic7.4%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Wayland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,397 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wayland
How many public schools are in Wayland, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Wayland: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,397 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wayland?
All listed public schools with an address in Wayland belong to Wayland Union 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 Wayland?
Wayland High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wayland, with 800 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wayland?
No school with an address in Wayland 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 Wayland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wayland public schools is 17.5:1, 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 Wayland 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