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16 schools in Westland

Michigan · Public K-12

Parents in Westland have 16 public K-12 options when picking a school, with combined enrollment near 8,198 students (8 elementary, 5 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Westland

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
8,198
-1,142 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
16
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
55%
was 60%
% Hispanic
7%
was 5%
% Black
32%
was 29%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Adams Middle SchoolMiddle06-08591
Adlai Stevenson Middle SchoolMiddle06-08768
Albert Schweitzer Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05407
Alexander Hamilton Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05469
American International Academy ElementaryElementaryKG-02195
American Montessori Academy Upper ElementaryMiddle02-08289
Cooper Upper Elementary SchoolMiddle05-06638
Eugene B Elliott Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05386
Hayes Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-04416
John Glenn High SchoolHigh08-121,368
Johnson Upper Elementary SchoolMiddle04-06503
PD Graham Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05429
Thomas A Edison Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05450
Universal Learning AcademyCombinedPK-12761
Walter P Reuther Psychiatric HospitalHighUG-UG1
Wildwood Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05527

About Westland

Westland is an average-sized Michigan city in terms of public-school footprint, with 16 schools and 8,198 students total.

In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 8 elementary, 5 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.

Average school size in Westland is around 512 students, 26% above the Michigan average of about 406.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 12%: 9,340 students in SY 2017-18 versus 8,198 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 60% to 55%.

On this page, the community for Westland discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Westland, Michigan?
There are 16 public K-12 schools in Westland, with a combined enrollment of about 8,198.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Westland?
Westland has 8 elementary, 5 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Westland?
John Glenn High School is the largest public school in Westland by enrollment, with approximately 1,368 students.
What school districts serve Westland?
Westland is served by 6 public school districts, including Universal Learning Academy, Wayne-Westland Community School District, American International Academy, Livonia Public Schools School District, Michigan Department of Community Health and 1 other.
What grade levels do public schools in Westland cover?
Public schools in Westland serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Westland?
3 of the 16 public schools in Westland are charter schools.