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19 schools in Southfield

Michigan · Public K-12

Southfield hosts 19 public K-12 schools inside Michigan, collectively enrolling about 9,048 students (around 476 per school).

4-year change in Southfield

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
8,769
+809 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
17
-1 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
76,236
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
9,048
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
19
public K-12

About Southfield

Southfield is a medium-population Michigan city in terms of public-school footprint, with 19 schools and 9,048 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 11 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, and 4 other.

Average school size in Southfield is around 476 students, 17% higher than the Michigan average of about 406.

Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment rose 10%: 7,960 students in SY 2020-21 versus 8,769 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 18 to 17 across the same 4-year window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Southfield discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Southfield?
Southfield, Michigan has 19 public K-12 schools serving approximately 9,048 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Southfield?
Southfield has 11 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 4 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest public school in Southfield?
Lighthouse Connections Academy is the largest public school in Southfield by enrollment, with approximately 2,056 students.
What school districts serve Southfield?
Southfield is served by 8 public school districts, including AGBU Alex-Marie Manoogian School, Bradford Academy, Southfield Public School District, Lighthouse Connections Academy, Crescent Academy and 3 others.
What grade levels do public schools in Southfield cover?
Public schools in Southfield serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Southfield?
9 of the 19 public schools in Southfield are charter schools.