The average public elementary school diversity score in Michigan is approximately 0.58 per year (2026).
The most diverse public elementary schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Michigan is currently Meadowlawn Elementary School and Lyons School, each with a diversity score of 0.79.
Diversity Score Range: 0.75
0.79
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.76
Most Diverse Public Elementary Schools in Michigan (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lyons School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: PK-4
2901 Lyons Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1480
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1480
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Meadowlawn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: PK-5
4939 Burgis Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 534-4608
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 534-4608
Rank: #33.
Townline Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-5
100 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 538-4120
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 538-4120
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Pinewood Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 6-8
2100 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-1224
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-1224
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Explorer Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
2307 68th St Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 554-0302
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 554-0302
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Cumberland School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-5
2801 Cumberland Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1280
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1280
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
2461 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 871-1080
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 871-1080
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Port Huron Schools Adult Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 6-12
55 15th St
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 455-0029
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 455-0029
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Crestwood Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 6-8
2674 44th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 455-1200
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 455-1200
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Prairieview School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-4
1675 Iroquois Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4600
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4600
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Endeavor Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-5
5757 East Paris Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 554-5241
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 554-5241
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Valleywood Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 6-8
1110 50th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 538-7670
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 538-7670
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Cavanaugh School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-3
300 W Cavanaugh Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1250
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1250
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Bowen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-5
4483 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-5220
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-5220
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Endeavor Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-8
380 Helmer Rd N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 962-9300
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 962-9300
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Scarlett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 6-8
3300 Lorraine St
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1220
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1220
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Winans Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 1-4
5401 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-2371
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-2371
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Pattengill School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-8
815 N Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Palmer School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-5
309 Palmer St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2929
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2929
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Excel Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-12
4201 Breton Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Rank: #9 - 219. - 21.
Sheridan Road
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 5-8
16900 Cedar St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1630
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1630
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
Forest View School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-4
3119 Stoneleigh Dr
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1330
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1330
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-8
3085 S Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 398-5658
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 398-5658
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
Crothers Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-5
25310 Masch Ave
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 510-2400
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 510-2400
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
Forrest G Averill School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-4
3201 Averill Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1220
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1220
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-2
2150 Santa Rosa Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1212
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1212
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
Cole Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-5
2921 E Coleman Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 580-3470
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 580-3470
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
East Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 5-6
3131 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-8830
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-8830
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
Donley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-5
2961 E Lake Lansing Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7370
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7370
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 6-8
272 Pearl St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3600
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3600
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-5
912 Silverleaf St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-2510
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-2510
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-5
630 66th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 455-7230
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 455-7230
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-5
29200 Meadowbrook Rd
Novi, MI 48377
(248) 956-2700
Novi, MI 48377
(248) 956-2700
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
Post Oak School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-8
2320 Post Oak Ln
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1610
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1610
Rank: #22 - 3822. - 38.
Carpenter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-5
4250 Central Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1214
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1214
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Michigan average public elementary schools diversity score?
The Michigan average public elementary schools diversity score is 0.58 for 2026.
What are public elementary schools with the most diversity score in Michigan?
The best top-ranked public elementary schools in Michigan include Lyons School, Meadowlawn Elementary School and Townline Elementary School.
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