Merrill Community Schools

Located at 555 W. Alice Street in Merrill, Michigan, Merrill Community Schools is a traditional, open public school district serving families within a distant rural setting near the greater Saginaw metropolitan area. Operating three physical school facilities, this non-charter district delivers a continuous academic pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. With a total enrollment of 458 students—comprising 239 male and 219 female learners—the district offers a close-knit educational environment designed to foster individual academic and personal growth throughout every stage of childhood and adolescence.

The district's learning environment is supported by a substantial professional workforce totaling approximately 186 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes roughly 71 FTE certified teachers, nearly 7 FTE instructional aides, and over 107 FTE support staff personnel who handle daily operations, student services, and administrative functions. Serving a diverse local student body that includes 431 White, 19 Hispanic, 5 Black, and multi-racial students, Merrill Community Schools combines a strong community presence with a high staff-to-student ratio to deliver accessible, supportive public education across Saginaw County.