For the 2024-25 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 17,096 students in Eaton County, MI (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,300 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Eaton County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Eaton County, MI are Lockwood Elementary School, Willow Ridge Elementary School and Fern Persons Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eaton County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Eaton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Eaton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lockwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8194
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8194
Grades: PK-3
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Willow Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12840 Nixon Rd
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5775
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5775
Grades: K-4
| 494 students
Rank: #33.
Fern Persons Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4425 W Butterfield Hwy
Olivet, MI 49076
(269) 749-4611
Olivet, MI 49076
(269) 749-4611
Grades: PK-3
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
Grand Ledge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
820 Spring St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5823
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5823
Grades: 9-12
| 1,650 students
Rank: #55.
Maple Valley Pathways High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11090 Nashville Hwy
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9699
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9699
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #66.
Eaton Resa Meadowview Offsite
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1790 Packard Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8762
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8762
Grades: PK-12
| 55 students
Rank: #77.
Delta Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 S Canal Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 925-5540
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 925-5540
Grades: K-4
| 501 students
Rank: #88.
Charlotte Public Schools Project Success
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
378 State St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5600
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Rank: #99.
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 W South St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5680
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5680
Grades: 7-8
| 748 students
Rank: #1010.
Eaton County Youth Facility
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
822 Courthouse Dr
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5403
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5403
Grades: 3-12
| 18 students
Rank: #1111.
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12620 Nixon Rd
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5401
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5401
Grades: 5-6
| 774 students
Rank: #1212.
Olivet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 First St
Olivet, MI 49076
(269) 749-9953
Olivet, MI 49076
(269) 749-9953
Grades: 4-8
| 443 students
Rank: #1313.
Parkview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 E Kalamo Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5780
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5780
Grades: PK-3
| 319 students
Rank: #1414.
Tc Holbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Jones St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5480
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5480
Grades: K-4
| 449 students
Rank: #1515.
Dimondale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Walnut St
Dimondale, MI 48821
(517) 694-6411
Dimondale, MI 48821
(517) 694-6411
Grades: K-4
| 333 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Eaton Resa Meadowview Onsite
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1790 Packard Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8751
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8751
Grades: PK-12
| 25 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Strange School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8981 Oneida Rd
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 282-3419
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 282-3419
Grades: K-6
| 33 students
Rank: #1818.
Windemere Park Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3100 W Saginaw St
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 327-0700
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 327-0700
Grades: K-8
| 630 students
Rank: #1919.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 High St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5170
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5170
Grades: 1-3
| 232 students
Rank: #2020.
Bellevue Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
576 Love Hwy
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9413
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9413
Grades: 7-12
| 273 students
Rank: #2121.
Island City Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6421 S Clinton Trl
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-0111
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-0111
Grades: K-8
| 201 students
Rank: #2222.
Eaton Rapids High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 State St
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-2216
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-2216
Grades: 9-12
| 615 students
Rank: #2323.
Maple Valley Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11090 Nashville Hwy
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9275
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9275
Grades: 7-12
| 385 students
Rank: #2424.
Greyhound Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
805 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-9192
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-9192
Grades: 3-5
| 382 students
Rank: #2525.
Charlotte Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
378 State St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5600
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5600
Grades: 8-12
| 698 students
Rank: #2626.
Potterville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
424 N High St
Potterville, MI 48876
(517) 645-4609
Potterville, MI 48876
(517) 645-4609
Grades: 5-8
| 200 students
Rank: #2727.
Eaton Rapids Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8151
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8151
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
Rank: #2828.
Elmwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1533 Elmwood Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3383
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3383
Grades: 1-4
| 375 students
Rank: #2929.
Charlotte Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1068 Carlisle Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5700
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5700
Grades: 7-8
| 308 students
Rank: #3030.
Olivet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 First St
Olivet, MI 49076
(269) 749-3671
Olivet, MI 49076
(269) 749-3671
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Rank: #3131.
Charlotte Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1068 Carlisle Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5770
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5770
Grades: 4-8
| 573 students
Rank: #3232.
Waverly Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Snow Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3831
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3831
Grades: 9-12
| 1,000 students
Rank: #3333.
Waverly Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
620 Snow Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7240
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7240
Grades: 5-8
| 480 students
Rank: #3434.
Maplewood School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
170 Seminary St
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 726-0600
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 726-0600
Grades: 3-6
| 276 students
Rank: #3535.
East Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3131 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-8830
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-8830
Grades: 5-6
| 428 students
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Eaton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 West St
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9401
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9401
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Cap Adult And Alternative Education High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
420 High St
Potterville, MI 48876
(517) 645-4704
Potterville, MI 48876
(517) 645-4704
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
1068 Carlisle Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5100
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Charlotte Early Middle College (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
378 State St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5600
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
950 Jenne St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5740
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5740
Grades: PK-K
| 273 students
Eaton County Day Treatment (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
11090 Nashville Highway
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9794
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9794
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
912 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8155
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8155
Grades: 6-12
| 98 students
Eaton Resa Career Preparation Center (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
5708 Cornerstone Dr
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 483-1341
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 483-1341
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Eaton Resa Early On (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
311 W First St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8752
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8752
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Eaton Resa Great Start (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
311 W First St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8987
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8987
Grades: PK
| n/a students
301 E Kalamo Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8761
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8761
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Grand Ledge Adult Education High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7050 West Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7781
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7781
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
310 Greenwood St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5600
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5600
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2920 W. Kalamazoo
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-1751
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-1751
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
400 Dexter Rd
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-2571
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-2571
Grades: 2-3
| 341 students
3754 Lacey Road
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 758-3361
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 758-3361
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
St. Vincent Home (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2800 West Willow St
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 244-1354
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 244-1354
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
220 Lamson St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5400
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
380 Long St
Sunfield, MI 48890
(517) 566-8110
Sunfield, MI 48890
(517) 566-8110
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
501 Union Street
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8169
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8169
Grades: K-4
| 255 students
346 State St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5181
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5181
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1500 Boynton Dr
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3543
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3543
Grades: K-4
| 200 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Eaton County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Eaton County, MI include Lockwood Elementary School, Willow Ridge Elementary School and Fern Persons Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Eaton County?
45 public schools are located in Eaton County.
What percentage of students in Eaton County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Eaton County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Eaton County?
Eaton County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Eaton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Eaton County include: Waverly Senior High School vs. Grand Ledge High School, Maple Valley Jrsr High School vs. Charlotte Senior High School, Elmwood Elementary School vs. Winans Elementary School
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