For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 532 students in Lawrence, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence, MI are Bert Goens Learning Center, Communitybased Transition Center and Lawrence Jrsr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Lawrence have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 51爆料s in Lawrence, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bert Goens Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
701 S Paw Paw St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 539-5032
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 539-5032
Grades: PK-12
| 72 students
Rank: #22.
Communitybased Transition Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
811 Hazen St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 415-0270
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 415-0270
Grades: 10-12
| 45 students
Rank: #33.
Lawrence Jrsr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 W Saint Joseph St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8232
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8232
Grades: 7-12
| 190 students
Rank: #44.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
714 W Saint Joseph St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8231
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8231
Grades: K-6
| 225 students
Rank: n/an/a
Van Buren Technical
Vocational School
250 South St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Lawrence, Michigan 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
490 S Paw Paw Street
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Van Buren Early College Health Alliance High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
250 South St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
490 South Paw Paw St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Van Buren Virtual Academy At Lawrence (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Van Buren Virtual Academy At L
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8761
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8761
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lawrence, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Lawrence, MI include Bert Goens Learning Center, Communitybased Transition Center and Lawrence Jrsr High School.
How many public schools are located in Lawrence?
5 public schools are located in Lawrence.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence?
Lawrence public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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