For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 532 students in Lawrence, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Lawrence, MI are Bert Goens Learning Center, Communitybased Transition Center and Lawrence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Lawrence have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lawrence, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bert Goens Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 S Paw Paw St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 539-5032
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 539-5032
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Communitybased Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
811 Hazen St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 415-0270
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 415-0270
Gr: 10-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 W Saint Joseph St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8231
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8231
Gr: K-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Lawrence Jrsr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 W Saint Joseph St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8232
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8232
Gr: 7-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Van Buren Technical
Vocational School
250 South St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Gr: 11-12
Lawrence, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
490 S Paw Paw Street
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Van Buren Early College Health Alliance High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
250 South St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Gr: 7-12
Van Buren Virtual Academy At Lawrence (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Van Buren Virtual Academy At L
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8761
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8761
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lawrence, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Lawrence, MI include Bert Goens Learning Center, Communitybased Transition Center and Lawrence Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lawrence?
5 public schools are located in Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence?
Lawrence public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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