For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 748 students in Lawton, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lawton, MI are Lawton Elementary School, Lawton Accelerated Academic Center and Lawton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawton, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lawton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lawton, MI (2025-26)
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 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: #33.
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 elementary schools in Lawton, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lawton, MI include Lawton Elementary School, Lawton Accelerated Academic Center and Lawton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lawton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Lawton.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawton?
Lawton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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