For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,488 students in East Lansing, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in East Lansing, MI are Macdonald Middle School and Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Lansing, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in East Lansing have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in East Lansing, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macdonald Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Burcham Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7600
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
Gr: 6-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
East Lansing, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1118 South Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
Gr: 9-12
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 381-5062
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 381-5062
Gr: 6-12
1460 Middlevale Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7480
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7480
Gr: K-2 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
5150 Wardcliff Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 706-5600
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 706-5600
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in East Lansing, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in East Lansing, MI include Macdonald Middle School and Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs.
How many public middle schools are located in East Lansing?
2 public middle schools are located in East Lansing.
What is the racial composition of students in East Lansing?
East Lansing public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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