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6 schools in Wayland

Michigan · Public K-12

Public-school families in Wayland pick from 6 campuses serving the city's roughly 2,397 K-12 students (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Wayland

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,397
-74 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 88%
% Hispanic
7%
was 6%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bessie B Baker SchoolElementaryPK-01280
Career Connections AcademyHigh09-1237
Pine Street ElementaryElementary04-05413
RJ Steeby SchoolElementary02-03256
Wayland High SchoolHigh09-12800
Wayland Union Middle SchoolMiddle05-08611

About Wayland

Across Wayland, Michigan, 6 public schools educates about 2,397 students between them.

On the school-mix side, the city comprises 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 3%: 2,471 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,397 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 88% to 85% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Wayland discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Wayland, Michigan?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Wayland, with a combined enrollment of about 2,397.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Wayland?
Wayland has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Wayland?
Wayland High School is the largest public school in Wayland by enrollment, with approximately 800 students.
What school districts serve Wayland?
Wayland public schools are operated by Wayland Union Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Wayland cover?
Public schools in Wayland serve students from pre-K through grade 12.