For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,946 students in Lowell, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lowell, MI are Murray Lake Elementary School, Lowell Middle School and Cherry Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lowell, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lowell have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lowell, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murray Lake Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3275 Alden Nash Ave Ne
Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 987-2750
Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 987-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Lowell Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 Foreman St
Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 987-2800
Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 987-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 775 students
Rank: #33.
Cherry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12675 Foreman St
Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 987-2700
Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 987-2700
Grades: 2-5
| 473 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 Elizabeth St
Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 987-2650
Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 987-2650
Grades: PK-1
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lowell, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lowell, MI include Murray Lake Elementary School, Lowell Middle School and Cherry Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lowell?
4 public elementary schools are located in Lowell.
What is the racial composition of students in Lowell?
Lowell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Lowell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lowell include: Murray Lake Elementary School vs. Cherry Creek Elementary School, Cherry Creek Elementary School vs. Murray Lake Elementary School
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