For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 985 students in Lake Odessa, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 82 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Lake Odessa, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lake Odessa, MI are Lakewood High School and Lakewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Odessa, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Lake Odessa have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lake Odessa, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7223 Velte Rd
Lake Odessa, MI 48849
(616) 374-8868
Lake Odessa, MI 48849
(616) 374-8868
Grades: 8-12
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
812 Washington Blvd
Lake Odessa, MI 48849
(616) 374-8842
Lake Odessa, MI 48849
(616) 374-8842
Grades: 1-4
| 493 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lake Odessa, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Lake Odessa, MI include Lakewood High School and Lakewood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lake Odessa?
2 public schools are located in Lake Odessa.
What percentage of students in Lake Odessa go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Lake Odessa are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Odessa?
Lake Odessa public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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