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Best Carleton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,339 students in Carleton, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 151 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Carleton, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Carleton, MI are Loren Eyler Elementary School, Joseph C Sterling Elementary School and Airport Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carleton, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Carleton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Carleton, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loren Eyler Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1335 Carleton Rockwood Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-2121
Gr: PK-4 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
160 Fessner Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-6846
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Airport Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11330 Grafton Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-6208
Gr: 9-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Wagar Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11200 Grafton Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-6205
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Airport Center For Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11330 Grafton Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-4071
Gr: K-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Wagar Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11200 Grafton Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-4083
Gr: 5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Carleton, Michigan

Carleton, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Airport Middle College (Closed 2024)
11330 Grafton Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-4071
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Airport Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
11330 Grafton Rd.
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-4071
Gr: K-12
Henry Niedermeier Center For Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11330 Grafton Road
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-6208
Gr: 8-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Carleton, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Carleton, MI include Loren Eyler Elementary School, Joseph C Sterling Elementary School and Airport Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Carleton?
6 public schools are located in Carleton.
What percentage of students in Carleton go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Carleton are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carleton?
Carleton public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Carleton are often viewed compared to one another?

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