Mecosta County Public Schools
Mecosta County, Michigan
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
17
public schools
Total Enrollment
5,344
students
School Districts
5
districts
How to use the Mecosta County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Michigan; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Mecosta County has 5 district entries. Chippewa Hills School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 6 schools.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. BIG RAPIDS has the most listed schools, with 9 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
17
in Mecosta County
Reported Enrollment
5,344
17 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
2
12% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Mecosta County
Big Rapids Public Schools
Chippewa Hills School District
Morley Stanwood Community Schools
Crossroads Charter Academy
Mecosta-Osceola ISD
17 Public Schools in Mecosta County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 17 of 17 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rapids High School | Listed only | Big Rapids Public Schools | BIG RAPIDS, 49307Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 714 |
| Big Rapids Middle School | Listed only | Big Rapids Public Schools | BIG RAPIDS, 49307Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 646 |
| Chippewa Hills Intermediate School | Listed only | Chippewa Hills School District | REMUS, 49340Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 513 |
| Chippewa Hills High School | Listed only | Chippewa Hills School District | REMUS, 49340Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 476 |
| Morley Stanwood Elementary School | Listed only | Morley Stanwood Community Schools | MORLEY, 49336Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 461 |
| Riverview Elementary School | Listed only | Big Rapids Public Schools | BIG RAPIDS, 49307Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 421 |
| Brookside Elementary School | Listed only | Big Rapids Public Schools | BIG RAPIDS, 49307Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 417 |
| Morley Stanwood High School | Listed only | Morley Stanwood Community Schools | MORLEY, 49336Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 362 |
| Mecosta Elementary School | Listed only | Chippewa Hills School District | MECOSTA, 49332Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 228 |
| Morley Stanwood Middle School | Listed only | Morley Stanwood Community Schools | MORLEY, 49336Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 226 |
| Barryton Elementary School | Listed only | Chippewa Hills School District | Barryton, 49305Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 221 |
| Crossroads Charter Academy K5 | Listed only | Crossroads Charter Academy | BIG RAPIDS, 49307Town: Distant | KG–5 | Charter | 160 |
| Big Rapids Virtual School | Listed only | Big Rapids Public Schools | BIG RAPIDS, 49307Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Alternative | 152 |
| Crossroads Charter Academy 612 | Listed only | Crossroads Charter Academy | BIG RAPIDS, 49307Town: Distant | 6–12 | Charter | 150 |
| MecostaOsceola Education Center | Listed only | Mecosta-Osceola ISD | BIG RAPIDS, 49307Town: Distant | PK–12 | Special Education | 100 |
| Mosaic School | Listed only | Chippewa Hills School District | REMUS, 49340Rural: Remote | 7–12 | Alternative | 97 |
| MecostaOsceola Career Center | Listed only | Mecosta-Osceola ISD | BIG RAPIDS, 49307Town: Distant | 11–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Big Rapids High School
Big Rapids Public Schools
BIG RAPIDS, 49307 / Rural: Fringe
Big Rapids Middle School
Big Rapids Public Schools
BIG RAPIDS, 49307 / Town: Distant
Chippewa Hills Intermediate School
Chippewa Hills School District
REMUS, 49340 / Rural: Remote
Chippewa Hills High School
Chippewa Hills School District
REMUS, 49340 / Rural: Remote
Morley Stanwood Elementary School
Morley Stanwood Community Schools
MORLEY, 49336 / Rural: Distant
Riverview Elementary School
Big Rapids Public Schools
BIG RAPIDS, 49307 / Town: Distant
Brookside Elementary School
Big Rapids Public Schools
BIG RAPIDS, 49307 / Town: Distant
Morley Stanwood High School
Morley Stanwood Community Schools
MORLEY, 49336 / Rural: Distant
Mecosta Elementary School
Chippewa Hills School District
MECOSTA, 49332 / Rural: Distant
Morley Stanwood Middle School
Morley Stanwood Community Schools
MORLEY, 49336 / Rural: Distant
Barryton Elementary School
Chippewa Hills School District
Barryton, 49305 / Rural: Remote
Crossroads Charter Academy K5
Crossroads Charter Academy
BIG RAPIDS, 49307 / Town: Distant
Big Rapids Virtual School
Big Rapids Public Schools
BIG RAPIDS, 49307 / Rural: Fringe
Crossroads Charter Academy 612
Crossroads Charter Academy
BIG RAPIDS, 49307 / Town: Distant
MecostaOsceola Education Center
Mecosta-Osceola ISD
BIG RAPIDS, 49307 / Town: Distant
Mosaic School
Chippewa Hills School District
REMUS, 49340 / Rural: Remote
MecostaOsceola Career Center
Mecosta-Osceola ISD
BIG RAPIDS, 49307 / Town: Distant
Mecosta County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Mecosta County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Michigan. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Mecosta County public school directory?
The directory lists 17 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Mecosta County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Mecosta County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Mecosta County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Mecosta County?
Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Mecosta County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.