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Chelsea School District, Michigan

Chelsea School District is a unified school district in Washtenaw County and Jackson County, Michigan, for grades K–12. About 16,402 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 120 sq mi (311 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
16,402 ± 594
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Washtenaw County92% of the district’s landJackson County8% of the district’s land
Land area
120 sq mi (311 km²)
Median household income
$94,112 ± $11,982
Median home value
$365,600 ± $14,679
Water area
5.77 sq mi (14.9 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2608940
Coordinates (central point)
42.318917, -84.048906
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Chelsea School District, largest first

  1. Chelsea (city)5,426 people
  2. Lima Township4,058 people
  3. Sylvan Township3,451 people
  4. Lyndon Township2,663 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Grass Lake Community Schools8.3 mi southwest
  2. Dexter Community School District8.9 mi east
  3. Manchester Community Schools10 mi south
  4. Stockbridge Community Schools11 mi northwest
  5. Pinckney Community Schools12 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Chelsea School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Chelsea School District before you rely on it.

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