For the 2025 school year, there are 46 public schools serving 17,001 students in Eaton County, MI (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,300 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Eaton County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Eaton County, MI are Willow Ridge Elementary School, Grand Ledge High School and Kenneth T Beagle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eaton County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Eaton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Eaton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12840 Nixon Rd
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5775
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5775
Gr: K-4 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Grand Ledge High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
820 Spring St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5823
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5823
Gr: 9-12 | 1,683 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 W South St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5680
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5680
Gr: 7-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Maple Valley Pathways High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11090 Nashville Hwy
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9699
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9699
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Eaton Resa Meadowview Offsite
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1790 Packard Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8751
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8751
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Charlotte Public Schools Project Success
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
378 State St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5600
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Eaton County Youth Facility
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
822 Courthouse Dr
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5403
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5403
Gr: 3-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Delta Center Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 S Canal Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 925-5540
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 925-5540
Gr: K-4 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Lockwood Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8194
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8194
Gr: PK-3 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Fern Persons Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4425 W Butterfield Hwy
Olivet, MI 49076
(269) 749-4611
Olivet, MI 49076
(269) 749-4611
Gr: PK-3 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Eaton Resa Meadowview Onsite
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1790 Packard Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8751
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8751
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12620 Nixon Rd
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5740
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5740
Gr: 5-6 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1313.
Olivet Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 First St
Olivet, MI 49076
(269) 749-9953
Olivet, MI 49076
(269) 749-9953
Gr: 4-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Tc Holbrook Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Jones St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5480
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5480
Gr: K-4 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1515.
Parkview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 E Kalamo Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5780
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5780
Gr: K-3 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Bellevue Jrsr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
576 Love Hwy
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9413
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9413
Gr: 7-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Eaton Rapids High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 State St
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-2216
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-2216
Gr: 9-12 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1818.
Potterville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 E Main St
Potterville, MI 48876
(517) 645-4609
Potterville, MI 48876
(517) 645-4609
Gr: 5-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1919.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 High St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5170
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5170
Gr: 1-3 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2020.
Windemere Park Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3100 W Saginaw St
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 327-0700
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 327-0700
Gr: K-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2121.
Charlotte Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
378 State St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5600
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5600
Gr: 8-12 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2222.
Eaton Rapids Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8151
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8151
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2323.
Charlotte Early Middle College
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
378 State St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5600
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Dimondale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Walnut St
Dimondale, MI 48821
(517) 694-6411
Dimondale, MI 48821
(517) 694-6411
Gr: K-4 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1533 Elmwood Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3383
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3383
Gr: 1-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Island City Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6421 S Clinton Trl
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-0111
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-0111
Gr: K-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2727.
Strange School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8981 Oneida Rd
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 541-8760
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 541-8760
Gr: K-6 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2828.
Charlotte Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1068 Carlisle Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5700
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5700
Gr: 7-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Maple Valley Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11090 Nashville Hwy
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9275
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9275
Gr: 7-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Olivet High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 First St
Olivet, MI 49076
(269) 749-3671
Olivet, MI 49076
(269) 749-3671
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3131.
Greyhound Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
805 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-9192
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-9192
Gr: 3-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3232.
Charlotte Upper Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1068 Carlisle Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5770
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5770
Gr: 4-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3333.
Waverly Senior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Snow Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3831
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3831
Gr: 9-12 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3434.
Potterville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 E Main St
Potterville, MI 48876
(517) 645-7609
Potterville, MI 48876
(517) 645-7609
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3535.
Waverly Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
620 Snow Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7240
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7240
Gr: 6-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Show 11 more public schools in Eaton County, MI (out of 46 total schools)
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Eaton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
201 West St
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9401
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9401
Gr: PK
Cap Adult And Alternative Education High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
420 High St
Potterville, MI 48876
(517) 645-4704
Potterville, MI 48876
(517) 645-4704
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
1068 Carlisle Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5100
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5100
Gr: 9-12
950 Jenne St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5740
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5740
Gr: PK-K | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Eaton County Day Treatment (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
11090 Nashville Highway
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9794
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9794
Gr: Inquire with school
912 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8155
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8155
Gr: 6-12 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Eaton Resa Career Preparation Center (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
5708 Cornerstone Dr
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 483-1341
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 483-1341
Gr: 9-12
Eaton Resa Early On (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
311 W First St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8752
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8752
Gr: PK
Eaton Resa Great Start (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
311 W First St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8987
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8987
Gr: PK
301 E Kalamo Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8761
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8761
Gr: PK
Grand Ledge Adult Education High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7050 West Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7781
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7781
Gr: 9-12
2920 W. Kalamazoo
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-1751
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-1751
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Minority enrollment: 60%
400 Dexter Rd
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-2571
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-2571
Gr: 2-3 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
3754 Lacey Road
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 758-3361
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 758-3361
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
St. Vincent Home (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2800 West Willow St
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 244-1354
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 244-1354
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
220 Lamson St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5400
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
380 Long St
Sunfield, MI 48890
(517) 566-8110
Sunfield, MI 48890
(517) 566-8110
Gr: K-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
501 Union Street
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8169
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8169
Gr: K-4 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1500 Boynton Dr
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3543
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3543
Gr: K-4 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Eaton County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Eaton County, MI include Willow Ridge Elementary School, Grand Ledge High School and Kenneth T Beagle Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Eaton County?
46 public schools are located in Eaton County.
What percentage of students in Eaton County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Eaton County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Eaton County?
Eaton County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Eaton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Eaton County include: Waverly Senior High School vs. Grand Ledge High School, Elmwood Elementary School vs. Winans Elementary School, Winans Elementary School vs. Elmwood Elementary School
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