For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 297 students in Lawrence, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence, MI are Bert Goens Learning Center and Lawrence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lawrence have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lawrence, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bert Goens Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
701 S Paw Paw St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 539-5032
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 539-5032
Grades: PK-12
| 72 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
714 W Saint Joseph St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8231
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8231
Grades: K-6
| 225 students
Lawrence, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
490 S Paw Paw Street
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Van Buren Early College Health Alliance High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
250 South St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
490 South Paw Paw St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Van Buren Virtual Academy At Lawrence (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Van Buren Virtual Academy At L
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8761
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8761
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence, MI include Bert Goens Learning Center and Lawrence Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lawrence?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence?
Lawrence public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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