Total enrollment
2,511
-380 (-13%) vs SY 2020-21
7 schools in Ferndale
Michigan · Public K-12
For a city in Michigan, Ferndale carries 7 public K-12 schools, with combined enrollment of about 2,511 students and an average school size near 359.
4-year change in Ferndale
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
19,190
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,511
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
7
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | Combined | KG-12 | 65 |
| Ferndale High School | High | 09-12 | 739 |
| Ferndale Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 528 |
| Jardon Vocational School | Combined | PK-12 | 34 |
| Tri County Educational Center | High | 09-12 | 348 |
| University High School | High | 09-12 | 469 |
| Webb Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 328 |
About Ferndale
Across Ferndale, Michigan, 7 public schools serves about 2,511 students between them.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, and 2 other.
Average school size in Ferndale is around 359 students, 12% noticeably below the Michigan average of about 406.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 13%: 2,891 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,511 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 8 to 7 across the same 4-year window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Ferndale discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.