Best Lake County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 293 students in Lake County, MI.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake County, MI are Baldwin Junior High School and Baldwin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lake County, MI public elementary schools have an score of 12% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and score of 17% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Lake County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Baldwin Junior High School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
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Bottom 50%

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525 4th St
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683

Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Rank: #22.

Baldwin Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
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525 4th St
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-3261

Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lake County, MI

Lake County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Baldwin Alternative Education High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

525 Fourth Street
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683

Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Luther Elementary School (Closed 2014)

900 North State St
Luther, MI 49656
(231) 797-5201

Gr: PK-5 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Mackinac Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)

525 4th Street
Baldwin, MI 49304
(517) 759-5100

Gr: K-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lake County, MI?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake County, MI include Baldwin Junior High School and Baldwin Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Lake County?

2 public elementary schools are located in Lake County.

What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?

Lake County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).