For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,164 students in Okemos, MI. The top ranked public high schools in Okemos, MI are Okemos High School and Michigan Connections Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Okemos, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Okemos have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Okemos, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Okemos High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Okemos, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Okemos High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 Jolly Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4900
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,519 students
Rank: #22.
Michigan Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Heritage Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Grades: K-12
| 1,645 students
Okemos, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4406 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5200
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5200
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1826 Osage
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5020
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5020
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Nextech High School Of Lansing (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2175 University Park Drive
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 347-7793
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 347-7793
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Okemos, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Okemos, MI include Okemos High School and Michigan Connections Academy. Okemos has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public high schools are located in Okemos?
2 public high schools are located in Okemos.
What is the racial composition of students in Okemos?
Okemos public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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