Top 10 Best Lapeer County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 11,073 students in Lapeer County, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 235 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Lapeer County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Lapeer County, MI are Orchard Primary School, Chatfield School and Emma Murphy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lapeer County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Lapeer County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Lapeer County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orchard Primary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4664 Kidder Rd
Almont, MI 48003
(810) 798-7019
Grades: PK-4
| 538 students
Rank: #22.
Chatfield School
Charter School
Math: 53% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
231 Lake Dr
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-8970
Grades: K-8
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
Emma Murphy Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Pratt Rd
Metamora, MI 48455
(810) 538-2345
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Ck Schickler Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2020 West Oregon St
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2440
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #55.
Almont Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4624 Kidder Rd
Almont, MI 48003
(810) 798-3578
Grades: 5-8
| 410 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Lapeer Co Education And Technology Center
Vocational School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
690 Lake Pleasant Rd
Attica, MI 48412
(810) 664-1124
Grades: PK-12
| 29 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Quest High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6655 Jefferson Rd
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-7581
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Venture High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2061 South Almont Ave
Imlay City, MI 48444
(810) 724-9856
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #99.
Dryden High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3866 Rochester Rd
Dryden, MI 48428
(810) 448-4042
Grades: 7-12
| 203 students
Rank: #1010.
Almont High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4701 Howland Rd
Almont, MI 48003
(810) 798-8595
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Rank: #1111.
Ruth Fox Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6570 Brush St
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3284
Grades: 5-8
| 715 students
Rank: #1212.
Zemmer Campus 89
Math: 29% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1920 W Oregon
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2413
Grades: 8-9
| 734 students
Rank: #1313.
Imlay City High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 Norlin Dr
Imlay City, MI 48444
(810) 724-9810
Grades: 9-12
| 562 students
Rank: #1414.
North Branch Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4055 Elm Creek Rd
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3041
Grades: PK-4
| 906 students
Rank: #1515.
Lapeer High School
Math: 29% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
933 South Saginaw St
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2418
Grades: 10-12
| 1,243 students
Rank: #1616.
Imlay City Middle School
Math: 32% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
495 West 1st St
Imlay City, MI 48444
(810) 724-9811
Grades: 6-8
| 407 students
Rank: #1717.
North Branch High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6598 Brush St
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3001
Grades: 9-12
| 710 students
Rank: #1818.
Borland Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 West Borland Rd
Imlay City, MI 48444
(810) 724-9813
Grades: 3-5
| 376 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Elva Lynch Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2035 Roods Lake Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2448
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Turrill Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
785 South Elm St
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2438
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #2121.
Rolland Warner Campus 67
Math: 25% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3145 W Genesee Street
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 538-2334
Grades: 6-7
| 586 students
Rank: #2222.
Center For Innovation
Alternative School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Millville Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2453
Grades: PK-12
| 193 students
Rank: #2323.
Dryden Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3835 North Mill Rd
Dryden, MI 48428
(810) 448-4001
Grades: PK-6
| 241 students
Rank: n/an/a
Strive Transition Program
Special Education School
25 W Nepessing St
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-6616
Grades: Inquire with school
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Thumb Correctional Facility
Alternative School
3225 John Conley Dr
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2045
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
275 Weston St
Imlay City, MI 48444
(810) 724-9812
Grades: PK-2
| 399 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lapeer County, MI

Lapeer County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Church St
Almont, MI 48003
(810) 798-8467
Grades: 3-5
| 364 students
80 N. Lake Pleasant Road
Attica, MI 48412
(810) 664-4330
Grades: 1-6
| 231 students
300 North Elba Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2436
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
4525 Pratt Road
Hadley, MI 48440
(810) 797-4274
Grades: K-2
| 174 students
250 2nd Street
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2446
Grades: PK-3
| 289 students
3145 W Genesee St
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2454
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1996 West Oregon St
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 664-5917
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
170 Millville Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2423
Grades: 9-12
| 964 students
2020 Imlay City Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2444
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
302 Plum Creek Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2442
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
6600 Brush St
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-4431
Grades: 7-8
| 358 students
5065 Coldwater Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 793-6264
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
P.o. Box 3620
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 793-4320
Grades: K-2
| 119 students
333 Demille Blvd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2413
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Lapeer County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Lapeer County, MI include Orchard Primary School, Chatfield School and Emma Murphy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lapeer County, MI?
26 public schools are located in Lapeer County, MI.
What percentage of students in Lapeer County, MI go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Lapeer County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lapeer County, MI?
Lapeer County, MI public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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