Garden City Public Schools

District Overview
Headquartered at 1333 Radcliff Street in Garden City, Michigan, Garden City Public Schools operates as a traditional, fully active public school district serving a large suburban community within the greater Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area. Designed to support learners through every stage of their academic journeys, the district encompasses eight operational facilities offering comprehensive educational programming from early childhood prekindergarten through 12th grade, as well as specialized ungraded instruction. As a cornerstone of the local community, the district delivers a structured academic environment aimed at preparing students for future career paths, higher education, and lifelong success.

During the current academic year, Garden City Public Schools serves a student body of 3,217 enrolled children and young adults, reflecting a diverse demographic profile across all primary and secondary grade levels. To support this learner population, the district is backed by a robust human infrastructure comprising nearly 1,250 full-time equivalent staff members. This staffing framework includes over 480 dedicated full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 109 instructional aides, and a substantial team of educational support personnel. Through this well-funded network of educators and support staff, Garden City Public Schools maintains a strong commitment to responsive instruction, student safety, and holistic community engagement.
8
Total Schools
3,217
Total Students
480.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garden City Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White2,338
Hispanic237
Black431
Asian32
Two or More171
American Indian5
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    2,338 (72.7%)
  • Black
    431 (13.4%)
  • Hispanic
    237 (7.4%)
  • Two or More
    171 (5.3%)
  • Asian
    32 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Garden City Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle2
High2
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:3,217*
Teachers (FTE):480.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.7