For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,348 students in Lake Orion, MI (there are 8 private schools, serving 646 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Lake Orion, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Lake Orion, MI are Webber School, Stadium Drive Elementary School and Scripps Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Orion, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Lake Orion have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lake Orion, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webber School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3191 West Clarkston Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 391-0400
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 391-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Stadium Drive Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
244 Stadium Dr
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5475
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5475
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #33.
Scripps Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
385 East Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5440
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5440
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #44.
Paint Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 Indianwood Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 814-1724
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 814-1724
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #55.
Waldon Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2509 Waldon Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 391-1100
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 391-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
Rank: #66.
Blanche Sims Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
465 East Jackson St
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5460
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5460
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #77.
Lake Orion Community High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
495 East Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5420
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5420
Grades: 9-12
| 2,178 students
Rank: #88.
Orion Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Joslyn Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 393-0010
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 393-0010
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #99.
Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2290 Flintridge St
Lake Orion, MI 48359
(248) 391-3500
Lake Orion, MI 48359
(248) 391-3500
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #1010.
Pine Tree Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
590 Pine Tree Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5470
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5470
Grades: K-12
| 45 students
Rank: #1111.
Learning Options High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 E Scripps Road
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5450
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5450
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #1212.
Community Educational Resource Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 East Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5436
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5436
Grades: PK-12
| 1 students
Lake Orion, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
590 Pine Tree Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5470
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5470
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lake Orion, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Lake Orion, MI include Webber School, Stadium Drive Elementary School and Scripps Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lake Orion, MI?
12 public schools are located in Lake Orion, MI.
What percentage of students in Lake Orion, MI go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Lake Orion, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Orion, MI?
Lake Orion, MI public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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