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19 schools in Bay City

Michigan · Public K-12

Within Bay City, Michigan, 19 public K-12 schools teach roughly 7,308 students, an average of 385 per campus.

7-year change in Bay City

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,308
-819 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
19
-1 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
74%
was 78%
% Hispanic
13%
was 10%
% Black
4%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bangor Central SchoolElementaryPK-05332
Bangor Lincoln SchoolElementaryPK-05344
Bangor Township Virtual SchoolCombinedKG-12182
Bangor West Central SchoolElementaryKG-05361
Bay City Academy Farragut CampusCombinedPK-12373
Bay City Adult EducationCTPHigh09-1265
Bay City Central High SchoolHigh09-12921
Bay City Eastern High SchoolHigh09-12137
Christa McAuliffe Middle SchoolMiddle06-08608
Hampton Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05399
Handy Middle SchoolMiddle06-08598
ISDLocal ProgramsCombinedPK-1292
John Glenn High SchoolHigh09-12864
Kolb Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05451
MacGregor Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05290
Mackensen Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05265
McAlearSawden Elem SchoolElementaryPK-05378
State Street AcademyCombinedPK-11286
Washington Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05362

About Bay City

Public education in Bay City, Michigan runs across 19 schools that serves roughly 7,308 students. By footprint, Bay City sits in the mid-sized bracket.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, and 4 other.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 10%: 8,127 students in SY 2017-18 versus 7,308 in SY 2024-25. Bay City now counts 19 public schools, down from 20 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 78% to 74%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Bay City discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Bay City?
Bay City, Michigan has 19 public K-12 schools serving approximately 7,308 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Bay City?
Bay City has 9 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 4 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Bay City?
Bay City Central High School is the largest public school in Bay City by enrollment, with approximately 921 students.
What school districts serve Bay City?
Bay City is served by 5 public school districts, including Bangor Township Schools, Bay City Academy, Bay-Arenac ISD, State Street Academy, Bay City School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Bay City cover?
Public schools in Bay City serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Bay City?
2 of the 19 public schools in Bay City are charter schools.