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6 schools in Fitzgerald Public Schools

Michigan · 2,259 students · 1 city

Public K-12 education in Fitzgerald Public Schools reaches 2,259 students across 6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).

4-year change in Fitzgerald Public Schools

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,259
+33 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Fitzgerald Public Schools ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MichiganIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,259#170 of 454#4,052 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
6#144 of 454N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
15.5:1#85 of 452#5,959 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
74.3%#79 of 454#1,601 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
65.3%#24 of 325#953 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Fitzgerald Public Schools

Since 2017-18, the 6 district schools that reported both years went from 2,605 to 2,259 students (down 13%) and from 157 to 146 full-time teachers (down 7%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Fitzgerald Public Schools

As a small district in Michigan, Fitzgerald Public Schools enrolls 2,259 students across 6 schools.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Fitzgerald Public Schools is made up of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 2,226 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,259 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Fitzgerald Public Schools discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Fitzgerald Public Schools run?
Fitzgerald Public Schools has 6 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 2,259 students in Michigan.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Fitzgerald Public Schools?
Fitzgerald Public Schools includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in Fitzgerald Public Schools?
Fitzgerald Senior High School is the largest public school in Fitzgerald Public Schools by enrollment, with approximately 861 students.
What grade levels does Fitzgerald Public Schools serve?
Fitzgerald Public Schools serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 6 schools.