Okemos Public Schools

The Okemos Public Schools district in Michigan is home to 7 high-performing schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 29th out of 613 districts in the state and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic achievement.

Among the standout schools in the district is Okemos High School, which is consistently ranked as one of the top high schools in Michigan, placing 5th out of 735 schools in 2022-2023 and 13th out of 743 schools in 2023-2024. The school boasts impressive test scores, with 84.2% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and 58.2% proficient or better in SAT/Mathematics. Another exceptional school is Okemos Public MontessoriCentral, an elementary school that ranks 21st out of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools in 2024-2025 and 56th out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, with 80.7% of 3rd graders and 77.2% of 4th graders proficient or better in M-Step/English Language Arts.

The Okemos Public Schools district as a whole stands out for its strong academic performance, with all of its schools ranked among the top in the state. However, the district faces a challenge with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% across all schools, an area that the district may want to investigate further to understand the underlying causes and implement strategies to improve attendance.