For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 421 students in Lake County, MI (there are , serving 78 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Lake County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lake County, MI are Baldwin Senior High School, Baldwin Junior High School and Baldwin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lake County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baldwin Senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 4th St
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Baldwin Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 4th St
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 4th St
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-3261
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-3261
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baldwin Alternative Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
525 Fourth Street
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
900 North State St
Luther, MI 49656
(231) 797-5201
Luther, MI 49656
(231) 797-5201
Gr: PK-5 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
525 4th Street
Baldwin, MI 49304
(517) 759-5100
Baldwin, MI 49304
(517) 759-5100
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lake County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Lake County, MI include Baldwin Senior High School, Baldwin Junior High School and Baldwin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lake County?
3 public schools are located in Lake County.
What percentage of students in Lake County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Lake County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).