36 schools in Battle Creek

Michigan · Public K-12

Across Battle Creek, 36 public K-12 schools serve approximately 13,234 students across 18 elementary, 6 middle, and 10 high.

7-year change in Battle Creek

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

13,025

-873 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

+2 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18

% White

56%

was 61%

% Hispanic

10%

was 9%

% Black

17%

was 16%

% Asian

was 4%

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-Z Largest Top rated

Name	Level	Grades	Enrollment
Ann J Kellogg School	Elementary	03-06	348
Arbor Academy	Elementary	KG-08	154
Battle Creek Central High School	High	09-12	978
Battle Creek MathSci Center	High	08-12	1
Battle Creek STEM Innovation Center	Middle	06-08	145
Beadle Lake Elementary School	Elementary	PK-04	333
Calhoun Area Career Center	High	10-12	0
Doris Klaussen Dev Center	Combined	PK-12	204
Dudley School	Elementary	PK-02	117
Endeavor Charter Academy	Elementary	KG-08	648
Fremont International Academy	Elementary	PK-05	345
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership	Combined	KG-12	392
Harper Creek High School	High	09-12	823
Harper Creek Middle School	Middle	05-08	896
Lakeview Alternative High School	High	09-12	67
Lakeview High School	High	09-12	1,241
Lakeview Middle School	Middle	05-08	1,082
Lamora Park School	Elementary	PK-02	154
Michigan Youth Challenge Academy	High	09-12	119
Minges Brook School	Elementary	PK-04	368
North Pennfield Elementary	Elementary	KG-02	188
Northwestern Middle School	Middle	06-08	209
Pennfield Dunlap Elementary	Elementary	03-04	273
Pennfield Middle School	Middle	05-07	471
Pennfield Purdy School	Elementary	KG-02	197
Pennfield Senior High School	High	08-12	748
Post Franklin School	Elementary	KG-02	219
Prairieview School	Elementary	PK-04	249
Riverside Elementary School	Elementary	PK-04	350
Sonoma Elementary	Elementary	KG-04	351
Verona Elementary School	Elementary	03-05	201
Wattles Park Elementary School	Elementary	KG-04	375
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek HS	High	09-12	370
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS	Middle	06-08	96
Westlake Elementary School	Elementary	KG-04	349
WK Kellogg Preparatory High School	High	08-12	173

About Battle Creek

Battle Creek, Michigan is home to 36 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 13,234 students. By school count, it is a high-population city.

In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 18 elementary, 6 middle, 10 high, and 2 other.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 6%: 13,898 students in SY 2017-18 versus 13,025 in SY 2024-25. Battle Creek now counts 34 public schools, up from 32 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 61% to 56%.

On this page, the community for Battle Creek discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Battle Creek, Michigan?

There are 36 public K-12 schools in Battle Creek, with a combined enrollment of about 13,234.

How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Battle Creek?

Battle Creek has 18 elementary, 6 middle, 10 high, 2 combined-grade public schools.

What is the largest public school in Battle Creek?

Lakeview High School is the largest public school in Battle Creek by enrollment, with approximately 1,241 students.

What school districts serve Battle Creek?

Battle Creek is served by 10 public school districts, including Calhoun Intermediate School District, Gull Lake Community Schools, Battle Creek Public Schools, Arbor Academy, Harper Creek Community Schools and 5 others.

What grade levels do public schools in Battle Creek cover?

Public schools in Battle Creek serve students from pre-K through grade 12.

Are there charter schools in Battle Creek?

2 of the 36 public schools in Battle Creek are charter schools.