Welcome to Big Rapids Public Schools!

Located in the heart of Mid-Michigan, Big Rapids Public Schools serves approximately 2,400 students across a vibrant and supportive district. Our schools include:

• Big Rapids High School (Grades 9–12)

• Big Rapids Virtual School (Grades K–12)

• Big Rapids Middle School (Grades 5–8)

• Brookside Elementary (Grades 1–4)

• Riverview Elementary (Grades 1–4)

• Eastwood Elementary Early Childhood Center (Kindergarten)
  (Kindergarten, Young Kindergarten, and Early Childhood Special Education)

We take pride in offering a rich variety of academic and extracurricular opportunities designed to help every student discover and develop their unique strengths and passions. From core academics to enrichments like Spanish, art, music, band, technology, physical education, and health—we strive to engage and inspire every learner.

Our commitment to excellence has been recognized at the local, state, and national levels, with our schools and programs receiving numerous honors and accolades.

Big Rapids is also home to Ferris State University, adding to our community’s strong foundation in education and lifelong learning. We’re proud to be part of a city where academic achievement and student success are always a top priority.