40 schools in Jackson

Michigan · Public K-12

For a city in Michigan, Jackson carries 40 public K-12 schools, with combined enrollment of about 11,065 students and an average school size near 277.

4-year change in Jackson

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

11,065

-641 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21

School count

0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21

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

Residents

31,058

all ages · ACS 5-yr

Students

11,065

public K-12 · NCES

Schools

public K-12

Schools

A-Z Largest Top rated

Name	Level	Grades	Enrollment
Cascades Elementary School	Elementary	KG-05	398
Cooper Correctional Facility	High	09-12	0
Cotton Correctional Facility	High	09-12	12
Da Vinci Schools	Combined	KG-12	322
Da Vinci Schools K5	Elementary	PK-05	117
Dibble Elementary School	Elementary	KG-05	282
East Jackson Elementary	Elementary	KG-06	348
East Jackson Secondary School	High	07-12	359
Egeler Correctional Facility	High	09-12	0
Fourth Street Learning Center	Middle	06-08	27
Francis Street Primary School	Combined	M-M	·
Hunt Elementary School	Elementary	PK-05	366
Jackson Area Career Center	High	09-12	0
Jackson County Jail	High	09-12	0
Jackson High School	High	09-12	989
Jackson ISD Local Based Special Education Programs	Combined	PK-12	240
Jackson Pathways	High	09-12	77
Jackson Preparatory Early College	High	06-12	260
John R Lewis Elementary	Elementary	KG-05	140
JPS Montessori Center	Elementary	KG-05	146
Local Based Special Education Early Childhood Programs	Elementary	PK-KG	0
Lyle A Torrant Center	Combined	PK-12	191
Middle School at Parkside	Middle	06-08	750
Northeast Elementary School	Elementary	KG-05	396
Northwest Connect	High	07-12	157
Northwest Early Elementary School	Elementary	KG-02	848
Northwest Elementary School	Elementary	03-05	758
Northwest High School	High	09-12	958
Northwest Kidder Middle School	Middle	06-08	786
Paragon Charter Academy	Elementary	PK-08	627
Parnall Correctional Facility	High	09-12	7
SAI Camp Cassidy Lake	High	12-12	1
Sharp Park Academy	Elementary	KG-05	337
South Central Michigan Virtual	Combined	KG-12	402
Townsend Elementary School	Elementary	PK-06	316
Vandercook Lake High School	High	07-12	258
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy	Combined	01-12	55
WAY East Jackson	High	06-12	16
Woodville Community Center	High	09-12	97
Youth Home Jackson ISD	Combined	03-12	22

About Jackson

Public education in Jackson, Michigan runs across 40 schools that serves roughly 11,065 students. By footprint, Jackson sits in the large bracket.

For a sense of the school types, the city consists of 14 elementary, 3 middle, 16 high, and 7 other.

Average school size in Jackson is around 277 students, 32% noticeably below the Michigan average of about 406.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 11,065 students, shrank 5% from the 11,706 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Jackson discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Jackson?

Jackson, Michigan has 40 public K-12 schools serving approximately 11,065 students.

How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Jackson?

Jackson has 14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 16 high schools, and 7 combined-grade schools.

What is the largest public school in Jackson?

Jackson High School is the largest public school in Jackson by enrollment, with approximately 989 students.

What school districts serve Jackson?

Jackson is served by 11 public school districts, including Da Vinci Schools, Francis Street Primary School, Jackson ISD, Jackson Public Schools, Vandercook Lake Public Schools and 6 others.

What grade levels do public schools in Jackson cover?

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

Are there charter schools in Jackson?

5 of the 40 public schools in Jackson are charter schools.