Best Schools in Orleans, MI
Orleans, MI has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,068 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Orleans don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Orleans, MI
The top high schools in Orleans, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakewood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 492 Students
2. Ionia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 805 Students
3. Carson Citycrystal High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carson City-crystal Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
4. Belding High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belding Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 557 Students
Best Middle Schools in Orleans, MI
The top middle schools in Orleans, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ionia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
2. Lakewood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 487 Students
3. Belding Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belding Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 325 Students
4. Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carson City-crystal Area Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 256 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Orleans, MI
The top elementary schools in Orleans, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carson City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carson City-crystal Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 224 Students
2. Woodview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belding Area School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 373 Students
3. Rb Boyce Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
4. Haynor School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easton Township S/d #6 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 9 Students
5. Ellis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belding Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 394 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Orleans, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Orleans, MI has a total population of 2,208 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Orleans, 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 Orleans, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orleans, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orleans, 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 Orleans, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Orleans, MI
How many schools are in Orleans, MI?
Orleans, MI has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,068 students in total.
How do schools in Orleans perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Orleans score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Orleans don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Orleans?
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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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations