For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,040 students in Lawton, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Lawton, MI are Lawton Elementary School, Lawton High School and Lawton Accelerated Academic Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawton, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Lawton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lawton, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Primary Way
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7501
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7501
Gr: PK-4 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Lawton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Blue Pride Dr
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7800
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7800
Gr: 8-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Blue Pride Dr
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7542
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7542
Gr: 5-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Lawton Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Blue Pride Dr
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7600
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7600
Gr: 5-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lawton, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Lawton, MI include Lawton Elementary School, Lawton High School and Lawton Accelerated Academic Center.
How many public schools are located in Lawton?
4 public schools are located in Lawton.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawton?
Lawton public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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