Public schools in Wayne, MI
5 open public schools with an address in Wayne, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,742
4 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Wayne public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Wayne, MI: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 4 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,742 students, an average of 686 per school. The largest campus is Wayne Memorial High School (1,257 students), and the largest elementary school is RooseveltMcGrath Elem School (454).
Every listed school belongs to Wayne-Westland Community School District. 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 16.6:1, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 65% 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 Wayne
Elementary schools in Wayne
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RooseveltMcGrath Elem School Wayne-Westland Community School District | KG–05 | 454 | 13.9:1 | |
| TaftGalloway Elementary School Wayne-Westland Community School District | KG–05 | 412 | 15.9:1 |
Middle schools in Wayne
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School Wayne-Westland Community School District | 06–08 | 619 | 17.2:1 |
High schools in Wayne
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Memorial High School Wayne-Westland Community School District | 08–12 | 1,257 | 18.9:1 | |
| WayneWestland Innovative Academy Wayne-Westland Community School District · Alternative School | 06–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.8%
- Hispanic7.4%
- Black40.6%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Wayne schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,742 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wayne
How many public schools are in Wayne, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Wayne: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,742 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wayne?
All listed public schools with an address in Wayne belong to Wayne-Westland Community School District. 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 Wayne?
Wayne Memorial High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wayne, with 1,257 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wayne?
No school with an address in Wayne 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 Wayne schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wayne public schools is 16.6:1, 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 Wayne 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