For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,397 students in Wayland, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 50 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Wayland, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wayland, MI are Pine Street Elementary School, Wayland Union Middle School 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 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), 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 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wayland, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Street Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Pine St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-1127
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-1127
Gr: 4-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Wayland Union Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Wildcat Dr
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2306
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2306
Gr: 5-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Wayland High School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Rj Steeby School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: 2-3 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Career Connections Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
870 E Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2254
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2254
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
507 W Sycamore St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-9208
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-9208
Gr: PK-1 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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, Wayland Union Middle School 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 91%).
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 37% (majority Black).
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