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7 schools in Carleton

Michigan · Public K-12

Carleton sits inside Michigan with 7 public K-12 schools, combined enrollment of about 2,342, and a mix of 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Carleton

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,333
+39 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
-2 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 90%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
2%
was 4%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Airport Center for EducationCombinedKG-1249
Airport Middle CollegeHigh09-129
Airport Senior High SchoolHigh09-12760
Joseph C Sterling Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-04370
Loren Eyler Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-04292
Wagar Junior High SchoolMiddle06-08641
Wagar Middle SchoolMiddle05-05221

About Carleton

Carleton, Michigan is home to 7 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,342 students. By school count, it is a mid-sized city.

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

Per-campus enrollment runs near 335, below the state mean of about 406.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Carleton has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,294 students to 2,333. Carleton now counts 6 public schools, down from 8 in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Carleton discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Carleton, Michigan?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Carleton, with a combined enrollment of about 2,342.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Carleton?
Carleton has 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Carleton?
Airport Senior High School is the largest public school in Carleton by enrollment, with approximately 760 students.
What school districts serve Carleton?
Carleton public schools are operated by Airport Community Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Carleton cover?
Public schools in Carleton serve students from pre-K through grade 12.