For the 2026 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 (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 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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