For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,487 students in Wayland, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 62 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Wayland, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Wayland, MI are Pine Street Elementary School, Career Connections Academy and Wayland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayland, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Wayland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wayland, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Pine St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-1127
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-1127
Grades: 4-5
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
Career Connections Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
870 E Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2254
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2254
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #33.
Wayland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
870 E Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2254
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2254
Grades: 9-12
| 828 students
Rank: #44.
Wayland Union Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Wildcat Dr
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2306
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2306
Grades: 5-8
| 649 students
Rank: #55.
Rj Steeby School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
435 E Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2281
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2281
Grades: 2-3
| 272 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bessie B Baker School
Magnet School
507 W Sycamore St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-9208
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-9208
Grades: PK-1
| 297 students
Wayland, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Environmental Education Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
3400 Second Street
Wayland, MI 49348
(517) 325-6348
Wayland, MI 49348
(517) 325-6348
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Wayland Young Adult Program (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
118 West Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 673-2167
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 673-2167
Grades: Inquire with school
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wayland, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Wayland, MI include Pine Street Elementary School, Career Connections Academy and Wayland High School.
How many public schools are located in Wayland?
6 public schools are located in Wayland.
What percentage of students in Wayland go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Wayland are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayland?
Wayland public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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