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7 schools in Alma

Michigan · Public K-12

Alma hosts 7 public K-12 schools inside Michigan, collectively enrolling about 2,029 students (around 290 per campus).

7-year change in Alma

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,029
-89 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
+2 (+40%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
83%
was 84%
% Hispanic
12%
was 12%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Alma Senior High SchoolHigh09-12552
Donald L Pavlik Middle SchoolMiddle06-08457
GIRESD Center ProgramsCombinedPK-12173
Gratiot Continuous Learning CenterHigh09-1241
Hillcrest Elementary SchoolElementary01-03400
Luce Road Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-KG141
Pine Avenue Elementary SchoolElementary04-05265

About Alma

Across Alma, Michigan, 7 public schools serves about 2,029 students between them.

For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 290, lower than the state mean of about 406.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 4%: 2,118 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,029 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 5 to 7 across the same 7-year window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Alma discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Alma?
Alma, Michigan has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,029 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Alma?
Alma has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Alma?
Alma Senior High School is the largest public school in Alma by enrollment, with approximately 552 students.
What school districts serve Alma?
Alma is served by 3 public school districts, including Gratiot-Isabella RESD, Alma Public Schools, Ashley Community Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Alma cover?
Public schools in Alma serve students from pre-K through grade 12.