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20 schools in Waterford

Michigan · Public K-12

Waterford, Michigan runs 20 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 8,649 students across 11 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high.

7-year change in Waterford

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
8,649
-1,194 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
20
+1 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
51%
was 63%
% Hispanic
22%
was 17%
% Black
18%
was 13%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Beaumont Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05298
Cooley Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05377
Donelson Hills Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05392
Grayson ElementaryElementaryKG-05437
Haviland Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05308
Kingsley Montgomery SchoolCombinedPK-1245
Knudsen Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05278
Mason Middle SchoolMiddle06-08731
Momentum AcademyElementaryPK-08219
Oakside Prep AcademyCombinedKG-121,424
Pierce Middle SchoolMiddle06-08733
Riverside Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05291
Schoolcraft Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05398
Virtual Learning Academy ConsortiumCombinedKG-12298
Waterford Durant High SchoolHigh09-12120
Waterford Kettering High SchoolHigh07-12909
Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary CampusHighUG-UG27
Waterford Montessori AcademyElementaryKG-08188
Waterford Montessori AcademyElementaryPK-05213
Waterford Mott High SchoolHigh09-12963

About Waterford

Waterford, Michigan is home to 20 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 8,649 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 11 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, and 3 other.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 8,649 students, declined 12% from the 9,843 reported in SY 2017-18. Waterford now counts 20 public schools, up from 19 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 63% to 51% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Waterford 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 Waterford, Michigan?
There are 20 public K-12 schools in Waterford, with a combined enrollment of about 8,649.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Waterford?
Waterford has 11 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 3 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Waterford?
Oakside Prep Academy is the largest public school in Waterford by enrollment, with approximately 1,424 students.
What school districts serve Waterford?
Waterford is served by 5 public school districts, including Waterford School District, Oakside Prep Academy, Oakland Schools, Momentum Academy, Waterford Montessori Academy.
What grade levels do public schools in Waterford cover?
Public schools in Waterford serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Waterford?
4 of the 20 public schools in Waterford are charter schools.