For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 918 students in the neighborhood of Okemos, East Lansing, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Okemos are Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs and Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Okemos, East Lansing, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Okemos, East Lansing, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
Gr: 6-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Okemos, East Lansing, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Okemos, East Lansing, MI include Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs and Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Okemos, East Lansing?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Okemos, East Lansing.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Okemos, East Lansing?
the neighborhood of Okemos, East Lansing public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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