For the 2024 school year, there are 32 public preschools serving 8,457 students in Ingham County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Ingham County, MI are Glencairn School, Whitehills Elementary School and Okemos Public Montessoricentral. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ingham County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Ingham County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Ingham County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Glencairn School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%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: #1 - 21. - 2.
Whitehills Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
621 Pebblebrook Ln
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7900
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Okemos Public Montessoricentral
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4406 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5400
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5400
Grades: PK-4
| 297 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Robert L Green Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1811 Pinecrest Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7870
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7870
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #55.
Bennett Woods Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
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: #66.
Cavanaugh School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 West Cavanaugh Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1250
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1250
Grades: PK-3
| 274 students
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Alaiedon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
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: #99.
Post Oak School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2320 Post Oak Ln
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1610
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1610
Grades: PK-8
| 332 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Steele Street Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Webberville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 North Main St
Webberville, MI 48892
(517) 521-3071
Webberville, MI 48892
(517) 521-3071
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
Rank: #1212.
North Aurelius Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
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: #1313.
Donley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2961 E Lake Lansing Rd, Bldg B
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7370
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7370
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #1414.
Dansville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1264 Adams St
Dansville, MI 48819
(517) 623-6120
Dansville, MI 48819
(517) 623-6120
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #1515.
Heartwood School
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
625 Hagadorn Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1404
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1404
Grades: PK-12
| 74 students
Rank: #1616.
Beekman Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Wabash Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1170
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1170
Grades: PK-12
| 91 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Forrest G Averill School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Averill Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1220
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1220
Grades: PK-3
| 169 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Reo School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1221 Reo Ct
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1620
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1620
Grades: PK-3
| 175 students
Rank: #1919.
Woodworth Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
212 Pennsylvania St
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-5151
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-5151
Grades: PK-4
| 398 students
Rank: #2020.
Lyons School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Lyons Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1480
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1480
Grades: PK-3
| 173 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Forest View School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3119 Stoneleigh Dr
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1330
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1330
Grades: PK-3
| 225 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Kendon School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
827 Kendon Dr
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1450
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1450
Grades: PK-3
| 151 students
Rank: #2323.
Lewton School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Lewton Pl
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1460
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1460
Grades: PK-6
| 174 students
Rank: #2424.
Riddle Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Grades: PK-3
| 120 students
Rank: #2525.
Wexford Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5217 Wexford Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1740
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1740
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #2626.
Willow School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1012 West Willow St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1680
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1680
Grades: PK-3
| 158 students
Rank: #2727.
Pattengill School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
815 N Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Grades: PK-6
| 613 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ingham Isd Asd Programs
Special Education School
1811 Pinecrest Drive
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1410
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1410
Grades: PK-5
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 South Cedar St
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6528
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6528
Grades: PK-K
| 271 students
Rank: n/an/a
1110 Narcissus Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-5060
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-5060
Grades: PK-4
| 117 students
Rank: n/an/a
5750 Academic Way
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8208
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8208
Grades: PK-1
| 382 students
Rank: n/an/a
350 Highland St
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2855
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2855
Grades: PK-2
| 404 students
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 preschools in Ingham County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Ingham County, MI include Glencairn School, Whitehills Elementary School and Okemos Public Montessoricentral.
How many public preschools are located in Ingham County, MI?
32 public preschools are located in Ingham County, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Ingham County, MI?
Ingham County, MI public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 38% (majority Black).
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