For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,171 students in Lake Orion, MI (there are , serving 705 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Lake Orion, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lake Orion, MI are Webber School, Scripps Middle School and Stadium Drive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Orion, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Lake Orion have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Lake Orion, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webber School
(Math: 67% | 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.
Scripps Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%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: #33.
Stadium Drive Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
244 Stadium Dr
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5475
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5475
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #44.
Waldon Middle School
(Math: 53% | 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: #55.
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: #66.
Lake Orion Community High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
495 E Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5420
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5420
Grades: 9-12
| 2,097 students
Rank: #77.
Blanche Sims Elementary School
(Math: 49% | 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: #88.
Orion Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1255 Joslyn Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 393-0010
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 393-0010
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #99.
Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 47% | 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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Learning Options High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 E Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5450
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5450
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #1212.
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 schools in Lake Orion, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Lake Orion, MI include Webber School, Scripps Middle School and Stadium Drive Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lake Orion?
12 public schools are located in Lake Orion.
What percentage of students in Lake Orion go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Lake Orion are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Orion?
Lake Orion public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lake Orion are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public 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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