For the 2024 school year, there are 94 public schools serving 36,900 students in Ingham County, MI (there are 20 private schools, serving 2,935 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Ingham County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Ingham County, MI are Okemos Public Montessoricentral, Okemos High School and Bennett Woods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ingham County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Ingham County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ingham County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Okemos Public Montessoricentral
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4406 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5400
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5400
Grades: PK-4
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Okemos High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 Jolly Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4900
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,433 students
Rank: #33.
Bennett Woods Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2650 Bennett Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5100
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5100
Grades: PK-4
| 463 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4371 Cornell Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5300
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5300
Grades: K-4
| 446 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 Jolly Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4500
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4500
Grades: K-4
| 451 students
Rank: #66.
The Early College Lansing Community College
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
430 N Capitol Ave Suite 118
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1254
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1254
Grades: 10-12
| 98 students
Rank: #77.
Murphy Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1875 Lake Lansing Rd
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8253
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8253
Grades: 2-5
| 399 students
Rank: #88.
Chippewa Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4000 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4800
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 717 students
Rank: #99.
Haslett Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1535 Franklin St
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8233
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8233
Grades: 6-8
| 550 students
Rank: #1010.
Whitehills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
621 Pebblebrook Ln
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7900
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Glencairn School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
939 N Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7930
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7930
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Williamston High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3939 Vanneter Rd
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2142
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2142
Grades: 9-12
| 590 students
Rank: #1313.
Williamston Explorer Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
416 Highland St
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2174
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2174
Grades: 3-5
| 399 students
Rank: #1414.
Emma Smith Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Price Ave
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-7735
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-7735
Grades: PK-2
| 286 students
Rank: #1515.
Kinawa School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Kinawa Dr
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4702
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4702
Grades: 5-6
| 646 students
Rank: #1616.
Vera Ralya Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5645 School St
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8202
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8202
Grades: 2-5
| 399 students
Rank: #1717.
Williamston Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3845 Vanneter Rd
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-4668
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-4668
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Rank: #1818.
Alaiedon Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1723 Okemos Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6499
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6499
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #1919.
East Lansing High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
509 Burcham Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7500
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,216 students
Rank: #2020.
Haslett High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5450 Marsh Rd
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8249
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8249
Grades: 9-12
| 830 students
Rank: #2121.
Heartwood School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 Hagadorn Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1404
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1404
Grades: PK-12
| 74 students
Rank: #2222.
Wilcox Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1650 Laurelwood Dr
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-0249
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-0249
Grades: K-4
| 359 students
Rank: #2323.
Robert L Green Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1811 Pinecrest Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7870
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7870
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #2424.
Marble School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2961 E Lake Lansing Rd, Bldg A
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7860
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7860
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
Rank: #2525.
Slcevergreen
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 Hagadorn Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1354
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1354
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Mason Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 Temple St
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6514
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6514
Grades: 6-8
| 741 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
North Aurelius Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 North Aurelius Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6506
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6506
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #2828.
Macdonald Middle School
(Math: 40% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 864 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Ingham Academyfamily Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 West Holmes Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 352-2692
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 352-2692
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Malcolm Williams School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5123 Old Plank Rd
Onondaga, MI 49264
(517) 244-1354
Onondaga, MI 49264
(517) 244-1354
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: #3131.
Steele Street Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
531 Steele St
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6510
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6510
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #3232.
Beekman Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2901 Wabash Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1170
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1170
Grades: PK-12
| 91 students
Rank: #3333.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5776 Holt Rd
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-4224
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-4224
Grades: K-4
| 352 students
Rank: #3434.
Mason High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 South Barnes St
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-9055
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-9055
Grades: 9-12
| 1,013 students
Rank: #3535.
Stockbridge Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
416 North Clinton St
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-7770
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-7770
Grades: 7-12
| 591 students
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Ingham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1120 S Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Advancepath Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
102 South Mcpherson Ave
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1391
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1391
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
1614 E. Kalamazoo Street
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 325-6760
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 325-6760
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
121 South Bingham St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1240
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1240
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Capital Area Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
5525 South Pennsylvania Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 882-1400
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 882-1400
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
400 S. Cedar Street
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6502
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6502
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
4406 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5200
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5200
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Clcca 6-8 Middle School (Closed 2006)
Magnet School
500 W. Lenawee
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 325-6961
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 325-6961
Grades: 6-8
| 217 students
2924 Newark Avenue
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6894
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6894
Grades: K-8
| 471 students
Community Connections Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5815 Wise Road
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6225
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6225
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
Dwight Rich Middle School (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
2600 Hampden Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
1826 Osage
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5020
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5020
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Edtrek Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4610 Spahr Avenue
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-3329
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-3329
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Elhajj Malik Elshabazz Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1028 West Barnes Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 267-8474
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 267-8474
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
2400 Pattengill Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1290
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1290
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
1118 South Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
815 North Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1310
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1310
Grades: PK-3
| 207 students
Gardner Academy (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120
Grades: 4-8
| 539 students
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120
Grades: 6-8
| 810 students
2924 Newark Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1390
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1390
Grades: Inquire with school
| 4 students
Hector Garcia Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
4660 S Hagadorn Rd Ste 500
East Lansing, MI 48823
East Lansing, MI 48823
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
High School Diploma Completion Initiative (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
430 North Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 244-1212
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 244-1212
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Holt Central High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2168 Cedar St
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-1515
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-1515
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Ingham Administrative Unit (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2630 West Howell Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1214
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1214
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Ingham Ecse Stockbridge Classroom Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
100 Price Ave
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 244-1384
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 244-1384
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Ingham Ecse Webberville Classroom Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
202 N Main St
Webberville, MI 48892
(517) 244-1384
Webberville, MI 48892
(517) 244-1384
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Lansing Adult Education Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5815 Wise Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1391
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1391
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lansing Alternative Programs (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5815 Wise Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1391
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1391
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Learn Live Lead Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
3000 West Miller Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 230-5836
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 230-5836
Grades: K-6
| 87 students
Leslie Alternative Education Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4141 Hull Rd
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
4141 Hull Rd.
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
6031 S. M.l. King Jr. Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6833
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6833
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ingham County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Ingham County, MI include Okemos Public Montessoricentral, Okemos High School and Bennett Woods Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ingham County, MI?
94 public schools are located in Ingham County, MI.
What percentage of students in Ingham County, MI go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Ingham County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ingham County, MI?
Ingham County, MI public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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