Public schools in Westland, MI
17 open public schools with an address in Westland, 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
8,210
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Westland public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Westland, MI: 8 elementary, 5 middle, 1 high, 3 combined or other. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,210 students, an average of 483 per school. The largest campus is John Glenn High School (1,368 students), and the largest elementary school is Wildwood Elementary School (527).
Wayne-Westland Community School District operates the most schools here (9), and 2 regular districts have at least one Westland 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 16.6:1, 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.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 58% 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 Westland
Wayne-Westland Community School District
Public school district
9 schools in Westland · 16 total
Livonia Public Schools School District
Public school district
3 schools in Westland · 25 total
Michigan Department of Community Health
State operated agency
2 schools in Westland · 5 total
American International Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Westland · 3 total
American Montessori Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Westland · 2 total
Universal Learning Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Westland
Elementary schools in Westland
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Schweitzer Elementary School Wayne-Westland Community School District | PK–05 | 407 | 18.2:1 | |
| Alexander Hamilton Elementary School Wayne-Westland Community School District | PK–05 | 469 | 16.4:1 | |
| American International Academy Elementary American International Academy · Charter | KG–03 | 195 | 12.7:1 | |
| Eugene B Elliott Elem School Wayne-Westland Community School District | KG–05 | 386 | 16.8:1 | |
| Hayes Elementary School Livonia Public Schools School District | KG–04 | 416 | 15:1 | |
| PD Graham Elementary School Wayne-Westland Community School District | PK–05 | 429 | 14.7:1 | |
| Thomas A Edison Elem School Wayne-Westland Community School District | KG–05 | 450 | 20:1 | |
| Wildwood Elementary School Wayne-Westland Community School District | PK–05 | 527 | 17.6:1 |
Middle schools in Westland
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Middle School Wayne-Westland Community School District | 06–08 | 591 | 18:1 | |
| Adlai Stevenson Middle School Wayne-Westland Community School District | 06–08 | 768 | 18.7:1 | |
| American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary American Montessori Academy · Charter | 02–08 | 289 | 16.6:1 | |
| Cooper Upper Elementary School Livonia Public Schools School District | 05–06 | 638 | 16.4:1 | |
| Johnson Upper Elementary School Livonia Public Schools School District | 04–06 | 503 | 13.7:1 |
High schools in Westland
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn High School Wayne-Westland Community School District | 08–12 | 1,368 | 21.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Westland
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Center Michigan Department of Community Health · Special Education School | KG–12 | 12 | — | |
| Universal Learning Academy Universal Learning Academy · Charter | PK–12 | 761 | 16.3:1 | |
| Walter P Reuther Psychiatric Hospital Michigan Department of Community Health · Special Education School | UG–UG | 1 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.1%
- Hispanic6.6%
- Black31.8%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Westland schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,210 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Westland
How many public schools are in Westland, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Westland: 8 elementary, 5 middle, 1 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 8,210 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Westland?
Schools with an address in Westland belong to 6 education agencies, led by Wayne-Westland Community School District (9 schools), Livonia Public Schools School District (3 schools), Michigan Department of Community Health (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Westland?
John Glenn High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Westland, with 1,368 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Westland?
Yes. 3 of the 17 public schools in Westland are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including American International Academy Elementary, American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary, Universal Learning Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Westland schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Westland 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 Westland 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