6.2 avg / 10

Best Schools in Lapeer, Michigan

11 schools · 5 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High · 3 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 10

Private: 1

Districts: 4

Avg Rating: 6.2/10

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Use this page to compare every school in Lapeer by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Elementary · Chatfield School. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Elementary · Lapeer Community Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Lapeer for 2026 are Chatfield School (7.6/10), Ck Schickler Elementary School (7.6/10), and Turrill Elementary School (6.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Ck Schickler Elementary School

Rates 7.6/10 despite 67% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lapeer schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Lapeer

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Chatfield School	7.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.1	82th
2	Ck Schickler Elementary School	7.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	81th
3	Turrill Elementary School	6.7 / 10	Elementary	+0.4	60th
4	Center for Innovation	6.5 / 10	Other	+0.2	54th
5	Lapeer High School	6.3 / 10	High	-0.1	50th
6	Elva Lynch Elementary School	5.9 / 10	Elementary	-0.4	40th
7	Rolland Warner Campus 67	5.3 / 10	Middle	-1.0	27th
8	St Paul Lutheran School	5.1 / 10	Elementary	—	16th
9	Zemmer Campus 89	4.7 / 10	Other	-1.6	17th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.2/10
Median household income: $66,382
Median home value: $206,300
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20%
Avg commute: 29 min
Owner-occupied homes: 79%

How Lapeer compares

Michigan rank

#195 of 372

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.0

below Michigan avg (6.2)

Median household income

$66k

90% of Michigan median

Schools in this city

9

About Schools in Lapeer, Michigan

Lapeer, Michigan is home to 11 schools, including 10 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

With an average rating of 6.2 out of 10, schools in Lapeer 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 Lapeer is Chatfield School with a composite score of 7.6/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Lapeer is served by 4 school districts. These districts collectively serve 5,048 students.

Lapeer's community shows 20% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $66,382. The poverty rate in the area is 11.9%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Filter by Rating: All Ratings (11) Academics (8) Growth (8) Diversity (8) Resources (8)

Filter by ZIP: 48446 (11)

Elementary Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Chatfield School 482 students · Pre-K–8th	482	Pre-K–8th	7.6
2	Ck Schickler Elementary School 500 students · Pre-K–5th	500	Pre-K–5th	7.6
3	Turrill Elementary School 380 students · Pre-K–5th	380	Pre-K–5th	6.7
4	Elva Lynch Elementary School 433 students · Pre-K–5th	433	Pre-K–5th	5.9
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	St Paul Lutheran School Private 66 students · Pre-K–7th	66	Pre-K–7th	5.1

Middle Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Rolland Warner Campus 67 607 students · 6th–7th	607	6th–7th	5.3

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Lapeer High School 1,118 students · 10th–12th	1,118	10th–12th	6.3
2	Thumb Correctional Facility 4 students · 9th–12th	4	9th–12th	—

Other Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Center for Innovation 198 students · Pre-K–12th	198	Pre-K–12th	6.5
2	Zemmer Campus 89 636 students · 8th–9th	636	8th–9th	4.7
3	Strive Transition Program 9 students · 15–15	9	15–15	—

Schools in Lapeer

Lapeer, Michigan · 11 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$66,382

Median Home Value

$206,300

Median Rent

$976/mo

Population

30,807

College Educated

20%

Homeownership

79%

Avg Commute

29 min

Poverty Rate

11.9%

Community Profile

Lapeer has a median household income of $66,382. It is a community where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $206,300, with a median rent of $976/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.9%. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Michigan
Elementary: 5
Middle: 1
High: 2
Other: 3

Resources

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School Districts (4)

Michigan Department of Corrections

25 schools · 49 students

Chatfield School

1 school · 482 students

Lapeer Community Schools

8 schools · 4,282 students

Lapeer ISD

2 schools · 235 students

Nearby Cities

Metamora (1 school)

7 mi

Otisville (3 schools)

North Branch (4 schools)

14 mi

Ortonville (7 schools)

Imlay City (6 schools)

13 mi

Mayville (2 schools)

19 mi

Millington (5 schools)

18 mi

Genesee (2 schools)

15 mi

Lake Orion (13 schools)

20 mi

Other Major Cities in Michigan

Top metros statewide by school count.

Detroit 195 schools Grand Rapids 161 schools Ann Arbor 65 schools Saginaw 62 schools Kalamazoo 59 schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Lapeer, Michigan

How many schools are in Lapeer, Michigan?

Lapeer has 11 schools, including 10 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Lapeer, Michigan?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Lapeer is 6.2 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 Lapeer, Michigan?

The top-ranked school in Lapeer on MySchoolScout is Chatfield School with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What is the best elementary school in Lapeer, Michigan?

The top-ranked elementary school in Lapeer on MySchoolScout is Chatfield School with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What is the best middle school in Lapeer, Michigan?

The top-ranked middle school in Lapeer on MySchoolScout is Rolland Warner Campus 67 with a composite score of 5.3/10.

What is the best high school in Lapeer, Michigan?

The top-ranked high school in Lapeer on MySchoolScout is Lapeer High School with a composite score of 6.3/10.

How many school districts serve Lapeer, Michigan?

Lapeer is served by 4 school districts: Michigan Department of Corrections, Chatfield School, Lapeer Community Schools, Lapeer ISD.

What is the education level in Lapeer, Michigan?

According to Census data, 20% of adults in Lapeer have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Lapeer, Michigan?

The median household income in Lapeer is approximately $66,382 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Lapeer, Michigan?

Yes, Lapeer has 1 private school alongside 10 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Paul Lutheran School with a score of 5.1/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lapeer, Michigan?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Lapeer is 17.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Lapeer, 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.