Total enrollment
2,746
+73 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
11 schools in Big Rapids
Michigan · Public K-12
Big Rapids's public schools total 11 across the city, with enrollment of about 2,746 and an average school size near 250.
7-year change in Big Rapids
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
+1 (+13%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
86%
was 88%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
3%
was 5%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rapids High School | High | 09-12 | 755 |
| Big Rapids Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 644 |
| Big Rapids Virtual School | Combined | KG-12 | 115 |
| Brookside Elementary School | Elementary | PK-04 | 336 |
| Crossroads Charter Academy | Combined | KG-12 | 117 |
| Crossroads Charter Academy K5 | Elementary | KG-05 | 103 |
| EarlyOn | Elementary | PK-PK | 0 |
| Eastwood Elementary | Elementary | PK-KG | 209 |
| MecostaOsceola Career Center | High | 11-12 | 0 |
| MecostaOsceola Education Center | Combined | PK-12 | 121 |
| Riverview Elementary School | Elementary | KG-04 | 346 |
About Big Rapids
Public education in Big Rapids, Michigan runs across 11 schools that enrolls roughly 2,746 students. By footprint, Big Rapids sits in the moderately sized bracket.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is made up of 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 3 other.
Schools in Big Rapids average about 250 students each, 38% noticeably below the Michigan norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Big Rapids has rose 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,673 students to 2,746. The school count climbed from 8 to 9 across the same 7-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Big Rapids discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.