Brown City: Schools & Education
Brown City schools: 2 public schools. Brown City Elementary School is the largest at 364 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 717 students.
- ~570 residents per school (vs Michigan ~521).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 570 residents per school. 11.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | Brown City Community Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 717 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 38 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 18.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 462 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 64.4% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
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 | Ross Medical Education Center-Davison |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 29.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Ross Medical Education Center-Davison |
| Nearest College · City | Davison |
| Nearest College · Phone | (810) 658-1424 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 29.6 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.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Brown City Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 4222 Main Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (810) 346-2511 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 48416 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1622 |
| 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 | 11.4% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12