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Public School Review - Established 2003

Most Diverse Public Schools in Michigan

The average public school diversity score in Michigan is approximately 0.57 per year (2026).
The most diverse public schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Michigan is currently Meadowlawn Elementary School, Lansing Technical High 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 Schools in Michigan (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Lyons School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: PK-4
2901 Lyons Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1480
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Meadowlawn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: PK-5
4939 Burgis Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 534-4608
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Lansing Technical High School
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 9-10
5815 Wise Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-4181
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-K
4344 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3777
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Huron High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 9-12
2727 Fuller Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-2043
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Townline Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-5
100 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 538-4120
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Pinewood Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 6-8
2100 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-1224
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
East Kentwood Freshman Campus
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 9
6170 Valley Lane Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 698-9292
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Explorer Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
2307 68th St Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 554-0302
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Cumberland School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-5
2801 Cumberland Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1280
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
2461 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 871-1080
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Port Huron Schools Adult Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 6-12
55 15th St
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 455-0029
Rank: #13 - 2613. - 26.
Crestwood Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 6-8
2674 44th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 455-1200
Rank: #13 - 2613. - 26.
Washtenaw International High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 9-12
105 N Mansfield St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 994-8145
Rank: #13 - 2613. - 26.
Prairieview School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-4
1675 Iroquois Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4600
Rank: #13 - 2613. - 26.
Endeavor Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-5
5757 East Paris Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 554-5241
Rank: #13 - 2613. - 26.
Valleywood Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 6-8
1110 50th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 538-7670
Rank: #13 - 2613. - 26.
Cavanaugh School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-3
300 W Cavanaugh Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1250
Rank: #13 - 2613. - 26.
Bowen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-5
4483 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-5220
Rank: #13 - 2613. - 26.
Endeavor Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-8
380 Helmer Rd N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 962-9300
Rank: #13 - 2613. - 26.
Scarlett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 6-8
3300 Lorraine St
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1220
Rank: #13 - 2613. - 26.
Winans Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 1-4
5401 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-2371
Rank: #13 - 2613. - 26.
Pattengill School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-8
815 N Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Rank: #13 - 2613. - 26.
Palmer School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-5
309 Palmer St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2929
Rank: #13 - 2613. - 26.
Excel Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-12
4201 Breton Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Rank: #13 - 2613. - 26.
Sheridan Road
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 5-8
16900 Cedar St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1630
Rank: #27 - 4527. - 45.
Forest View School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-4
3119 Stoneleigh Dr
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1330
Rank: #27 - 4527. - 45.
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-8
3085 S Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 398-5658
Rank: #27 - 4527. - 45.
Crothers Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-5
25310 Masch Ave
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 510-2400
Rank: #27 - 4527. - 45.
Forrest G Averill School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-4
3201 Averill Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1220
Rank: #27 - 4527. - 45.
Clifford E Bryant Comm School
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-2
2150 Santa Rosa Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1212
Rank: #27 - 4527. - 45.
Cole Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-5
2921 E Coleman Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 580-3470
Rank: #27 - 4527. - 45.
East Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 5-6
3131 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-8830
Rank: #27 - 4527. - 45.
Eastern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 9-12
626 Marshall St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1050
Rank: #27 - 4527. - 45.
Donley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-5
2961 E Lake Lansing Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7370
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Michigan average public schools diversity score?
The Michigan average public schools diversity score is 0.57 for 2026.
What are public schools with the most diversity score in Michigan?
The best top-ranked public schools in Michigan include Lyons School, Meadowlawn Elementary School and Lansing Technical High School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the most diversity score in Michigan?
The public high school with the most diversity score in Michigan is Lansing Technical High School, with a diversity score of 0.79. The public elementary school with the most diversity score is Lyons School, with diversity score of 0.79.

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