For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,040 students in Lawton, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Lawton, MI are Lawton Accelerated Academic Center, Lawton High School and Lawton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawton, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Lawton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lawton, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Blue Pride Dr
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7542
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7542
Grades: 5-12
| 37 students
Rank: #22.
Lawton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Blue Pride Dr
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7800
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7800
Grades: 8-12
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Lawton Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Primary Way
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7501
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7501
Grades: PK-4
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Lawton Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Blue Pride Dr
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7600
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7600
Grades: 5-8
| 313 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lawton, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Lawton, MI include Lawton Accelerated Academic Center, Lawton High School and Lawton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lawton?
4 public schools are located in Lawton.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawton?
Lawton public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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