Okemos School District

4406 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864-2553
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Okemos School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,639 students in Okemos School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Okemos School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
4,639 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
275 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Okemos School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#30 out of 862 school districts
(Top 5%)
56%
35%
74%
45%
60%
38%
93%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
24%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
7%
18%
% White
55%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,966 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,379 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,966
$18,604
Spending / Student
$15,379
$17,782

Best Okemos School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Okemos Public Montessoricentral
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4406 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5400
Gr: PK-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Okemos High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2800 Jolly Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,496 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Bennett Woods Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2650 Bennett Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5100
Gr: PK-4 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Chippewa Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4000 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4371 Cornell Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5300
Gr: K-4 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 Jolly Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4500
Gr: K-4 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Kinawa School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1900 Kinawa Dr
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4702
Gr: 5-6 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Okemos School District?
Okemos School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,639 students.
What is the rank of Okemos School District?
Okemos School District is ranked #33 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Okemos School District?
55% of Okemos School District students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Okemos School District?
Okemos School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Okemos School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,379 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,639 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 93% (Top 5% in MI)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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