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Best Schools in Okemos, MI
Okemos, MI has 31 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 15 elementary) serving 17,379 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Okemos exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Okemos, MI
The top high schools in Okemos, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Okemos High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okemos Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1466 Students
2. Haslett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haslett Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 806 Students
3. East Lansing High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Lansing School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1255 Students
4. Williamston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamston Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 593 Students
5. Mason High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason Public Schools (ingham) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 954 Students
6. Dansville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dansville Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students
7. Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Lakes Learning Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 682 Students
8. Great Lakes Learning Academy Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Lakes Learning Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 454 Students
Best Middle Schools in Okemos, MI
The top middle schools in Okemos, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chippewa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okemos Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 703 Students
2. Williamston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamston Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 405 Students
3. Kinawa School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okemos Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 703 Students
4. Haslett Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haslett Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
5. Mason Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason Public Schools (ingham) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 776 Students
6. Macdonald Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Lansing School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 864 Students
7. Dansville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dansville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 153 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Okemos, MI
The top elementary schools in Okemos, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Okemos Public Montessoricentral
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okemos Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 310 Students
2. Cornell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okemos Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 472 Students
3. Bennett Woods Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okemos Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 479 Students
4. Williamston Explorer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamston Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 408 Students
5. Alaiedon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason Public Schools (ingham) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 390 Students
6. Hiawatha Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okemos Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 443 Students
7. Red Cedar School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Lansing School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 194 Students
8. Vera Ralya Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Haslett Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 406 Students
9. Dansville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dansville Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students
10. Steele Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason Public Schools (ingham) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Okemos, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Okemos, MI has a total population of 29,244 with 42% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 73% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Okemos, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Okemos, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Okemos, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Okemos, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Okemos, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Okemos, MI
How many schools are in Okemos, MI?
Okemos, MI has 31 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 17,379 students in total.
How do schools in Okemos perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Okemos score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Okemos exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Okemos?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Okemos
8 of 8 schools in Okemos carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 6B: 2
All 8 public schools we grade in Okemos. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Other schools and academies (3)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.