Hesperia: Schools & Education
Education in Hesperia: 4 public schools. Patricia St Clair Elementary School is the largest at 383 students (grades 0-5). Total enrollment: 818 students.
- ~234 residents per school (vs Michigan ~521).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 234 residents per school. 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (4)
| School Districts · Districts | Hesperia Community Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 818 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 43 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 19.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 587 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 71.8% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Muskegon Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 23.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Muskegon Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Muskegon |
| Nearest College · Phone | (231) 773-9131 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 23.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Hesperia Community Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 80 South Division Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (231) 854-5125 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 49421 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2448 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 8.5% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12