For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,992 students in Lake Orion, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Orion, MI are Webber School, Stadium Drive Elementary School and Scripps Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Orion, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake Orion have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Lake Orion, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webber School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3191 W Clarkston Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 391-0400
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 391-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Stadium Drive Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
244 Stadium Dr
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5475
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5475
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Scripps Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
385 E Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5440
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5440
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
Rank: #44.
Paint Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2800 Indianwood Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 814-1724
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 814-1724
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
Waldon Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2509 Waldon Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 391-1100
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 391-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 540 students
Rank: #66.
Blanche Sims Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
465 E Jackson St
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5460
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5460
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #77.
Orion Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Joslyn Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 393-0010
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 393-0010
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #88.
Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2290 Flintridge St
Lake Orion, MI 48359
(248) 391-3500
Lake Orion, MI 48359
(248) 391-3500
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #99.
Pine Tree Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
590 Pine Tree Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5470
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5470
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
Rank: #1010.
Community Educational Resource Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 E Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5436
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5436
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Lake Orion, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
590 Pine Tree Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5470
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 693-5470
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Orion, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Orion, MI include Webber School, Stadium Drive Elementary School and Scripps Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lake Orion?
10 public elementary schools are located in Lake Orion.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Orion?
Lake Orion public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Lake Orion are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lake Orion include: Waldon Middle School vs. Scripps Middle School, Scripps Middle School vs. Waldon Middle School, Carpenter Elementary School vs. Webber School
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