5.4 avg / 10

Best Schools in Lakeland, Michigan

1 schools · 1 High

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 1

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 5.4/10

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Top-Rated Schools in Lakeland

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Kensington Woods Schools	5.4 / 10	High	—	30th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 5.4/10
Bachelor's degree or higher: 93%
Owner-occupied homes: 100%

About Schools in Lakeland, Michigan

Lakeland, Michigan is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 high school.

With an average rating of 5.4 out of 10, schools in Lakeland show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Lakeland is Kensington Woods Schools with a composite score of 5.4/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Lakeland is served by 1 school district: Kensington Woods Schools. These districts collectively serve 103 students.

Lakeland's community shows 93% bachelor's degree attainment. The poverty rate in the area is 0.0%.

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High Schools

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#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Kensington Woods Schools 103 students · 6th–12th	103	6th–12th	5.4

Schools in Lakeland

Lakeland, Michigan · 1 school

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Population

145

College Educated

93%

Homeownership

100%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Community Profile

It is a well-educated community where 93% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The local poverty rate of 0.0% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Michigan
High: 1

Resources

🔍 Google "Lakeland schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Lakeland 📊 Niche Lakeland Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools

School District

Kensington Woods Schools

1 school · 103 students

Nearby Cities

Pinckney (8 schools)

4 mi

Whitmore Lake (3 schools)

5 mi

Brighton (19 schools)

South Lyon (10 schools)

10 mi

Ann Arbor (65 schools)

New Hudson (1 school)

Fowlerville (5 schools)

19 mi

Other Major Cities in Michigan

Top metros statewide by school count.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Lakeland, Michigan

How many schools are in Lakeland, Michigan?

Lakeland has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Lakeland, Michigan?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Lakeland is 5.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Lakeland, Michigan?

The top-ranked school in Lakeland on MySchoolScout is Kensington Woods Schools with a composite score of 5.4/10.

What is the best high school in Lakeland, Michigan?

The top-ranked high school in Lakeland on MySchoolScout is Kensington Woods Schools with a composite score of 5.4/10.

How many school districts serve Lakeland, Michigan?

Lakeland is served by 1 school district: Kensington Woods Schools.

What is the education level in Lakeland, Michigan?

According to Census data, 93% of adults in Lakeland have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Lakeland, Michigan?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.