Western School District, Michigan

Western School District is a unified school district in Jackson County, Michigan, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 13,531 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 67.2 sq mi (174 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
13,531 ± 819
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Jackson County
Land area
67.2 sq mi (174 km²)
Median household income
$85,586 ± $8,484
Median home value
$224,000 ± $15,883
Water area
0.44 sq mi (1.14 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2635940
Coordinates (central point)
42.264200, -84.567248

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 Western School District, largest first

  1. Spring Arbor Township8,498 people
  2. Sandstone Township3,902 people
  3. Spring Arbor (CDP)2,275 people
  4. Parma (village)624 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. Concord Community Schools7.4 mi southwest
  2. Jackson Public Schools8.2 mi southeast
  3. Springport Public Schools8.7 mi northwest
  4. Northwest School District9.5 mi northeast

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

Before using this answer for enrollment

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 Western School District before you rely on it.

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