Byron Center Public Schools guide
Every building in the district, what grades they serve, and what new families should know.
Byron Center Public Schools is a public K-12 district in Byron Center, Michigan, serving about 4,500 students. It is consistently ranked among the top-performing districts in Michigan, and it is one of the main reasons families choose Byron Center. The high school's teams are the Bulldogs.
District buildings
| School | Grades | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Byron Center Early Childhood Center | Preschool | Byron Center |
| Brown Elementary | K-4 | Byron Center |
| Countryside Elementary | K-4 | 8200 Eastern Ave SE |
| Heritage Elementary (opened 2024) | K-4 | 8638 Byron Center Ave SW |
| Marshall Elementary | K-4 | 1756 64th St SW |
| Robert L. Nickels Intermediate School | 5-6 | 3100 84th St SW |
| Byron Center West Middle School | 7-8 | 8654 Homerich Ave SW |
| Byron Center High School | 9-12 | 8500 Burlingame Ave SW |
How the grades flow
Students start at one of four neighborhood elementary schools for kindergarten through fourth grade. The whole district then comes together at Nickels Intermediate, moves on to Byron Center West Middle School, and finishes at Byron Center High School on Burlingame Avenue. The high school opened in 1998 and was expanded in 2020.
Check the boundary before you move
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Other school options
Byron Center Charter School (9930 Burlingame Ave SW) offers a K-12 public charter option, and several private and faith-based schools serve families in the surrounding area.
Byron Center Bulldogs
Byron Center Public Schools buildings and athletic fields.
Heritage Elementary
One of the district's K-4 elementary schools.
Waddell Field
Home of Friday night Bulldogs football.
Bulldog Baseball
The high school baseball diamond.
Bulldogs stadium
Bleachers and press box at the high school fields.
School FAQ
How many schools are in Byron Center Public Schools?
The district has an early childhood center, four K-4 elementary schools (Brown, Countryside, Heritage and Marshall), Robert L. Nickels Intermediate School, Byron Center West Middle School and Byron Center High School, serving about 4,500 students.
Does every Byron Center address go to Byron Center Public Schools?
No. Byron Township is served by more than one public school district, and the Byron Center Public Schools boundary does not exactly follow the township line. Confirm the district for a specific address with Byron Center Public Schools before buying or renting.
What is the Byron Center High School mascot?
Byron Center High School teams are the Bulldogs.
When did Heritage Elementary open?
Heritage Elementary opened in fall 2024 in the building at 8638 Byron Center Ave SW, which earlier housed the high school and later Nickels.