Top 10 Best Lansing Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 44 public schools serving 16,049 students in Lansing, MI (there are 14 private schools, serving 2,722 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Lansing, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Lansing, MI are Cavanaugh School, Post Oak School and Ingham Academyfamily Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lansing, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Lansing have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Lansing, MI Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cavanaugh School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 West Cavanaugh Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1250
Grades: PK-3
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Post Oak School
Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2320 Post Oak Ln
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1610
Grades: PK-8
| 332 students
Rank: #33.
Ingham Academyfamily Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1601 West Holmes Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 352-2692
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
Rank: #44.
Waverly Middle School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
620 Snow Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7240
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Rank: #55.
Delta Center Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
305 South Canal Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 925-5540
Grades: K-4
| 472 students
Rank: #66.
Lifetech Academy
Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
912 Greyhound Dr
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 325-5469
Grades: K-12
| 375 students
Rank: #77.
Waverly Senior High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Snow Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3831
Grades: 9-12
| 974 students
Rank: #88.
Beekman Center
Special Education School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Wabash Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1170
Grades: PK-12
| 91 students
Rank: #99.
Everett High School
Magnet School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Stabler St
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1080
Grades: 7-12
| 1,420 students
Rank: #1010.
Cole Academy
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1915 West Mount Hope Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 372-0038
Grades: K-6
| 205 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Cumberland School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Cumberland Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1280
Grades: PK-3
| 231 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Forrest G Averill School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 Averill Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1220
Grades: PK-3
| 169 students
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Reo School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1221 Reo Ct
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1620
Grades: PK-3
| 175 students
Rank: #1414.
Elmwood Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1533 Elmwood Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3383
Grades: 1-4
| 369 students
Rank: #1515.
Eastern High School
Magnet School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
626 Marshall St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1050
Grades: 7-12
| 1,099 students
Rank: #1616.
Windemere Park Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 21% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 West Saginaw St
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 327-0700
Grades: K-8
| 594 students
Rank: #1717.
Insight School Of Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
526 S Creyts Rd, Ste A
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 580-0020
Grades: 9-12
| 598 students
Rank: #1818.
Lyons School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Lyons Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1480
Grades: PK-3
| 173 students
Rank: #1919.
Winans Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5401 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-2371
Grades: 1-5
| 392 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Forest View School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3119 Stoneleigh Dr
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1330
Grades: PK-3
| 225 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Kendon School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
827 Kendon Dr
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1450
Grades: PK-3
| 151 students
Rank: #2222.
Gier Park School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 East Gier St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1360
Grades: PK-3
| 264 students
Rank: #2323.
Jw Sexton High School
Magnet School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
102 Mcpherson Ave
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1070
Grades: 7-12
| 938 students
Rank: #2424.
Mt Hope School
Math: 19% | Reading: 29%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1215 E Mount Hope Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1550
Grades: 4-6
| 253 students
Rank: #2525.
Lewton School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Lewton Pl
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1460
Grades: PK-6
| 174 students
Rank: #2626.
Riddle Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Grades: PK-3
| 120 students
Rank: #2727.
Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1754 E Clark Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 574-4667
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: #2828.
East Intermediate School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3131 West Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-8830
Grades: 5-6
| 371 students
Rank: #2929.
Lansing Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 16% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Express Ct
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 882-9585
Grades: K-8
| 442 students
Rank: #3030.
Sheridan Road
Math: 16% | Reading: 25%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16900 Cedar St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1630
Grades: 4-6
| 292 students
Rank: #3131.
Wexford Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 13% | Reading: 26%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5217 Wexford Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1740
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #3232.
Dwight Rich School Of The Arts
Magnet School
Math: 13% | Reading: 25%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Hampden Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Grades: K-8
| 666 students
Rank: #3333.
Willow School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1012 West Willow St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1680
Grades: PK-3
| 158 students
Rank: #3434.
Pattengill School
Magnet School
Math: 11% | Reading: 18%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
815 N Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Grades: PK-6
| 613 students
Rank: #3535.
North School
Math: 10% | Reading: 17%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
333 East Miller Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1710
Grades: 4-6
| 129 students
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Lansing, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
102 South Mcpherson Ave
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1391
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
1614 E. Kalamazoo Street
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 325-6760
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
121 South Bingham St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1240
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
500 East Thomas St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1150
Grades: 6-8
| 591 students
5525 South Pennsylvania Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 882-1400
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
500 W. Lenawee
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 325-6961
Grades: 6-8
| 217 students
2924 Newark Avenue
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6894
Grades: K-8
| 471 students
5815 Wise Road
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6225
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
6816 Delta River Drive
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 925-5600
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2600 Hampden Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
820 North Washington Ave
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-3504
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1028 West Barnes Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 267-8474
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
2400 Pattengill Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1290
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
815 North Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1310
Grades: PK-3
| 207 students
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120
Grades: 4-8
| 539 students
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120
Grades: 6-8
| 810 students
7050 West Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7781
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1107 East Grand River Ave
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 999-2730
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1107 E. Grand River Avenue
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1370
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
1754 E. Clark Road
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 325-6822
Grades: K-5
| 167 students
2924 Newark Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1390
Grades: Inquire with school
| 4 students
430 North Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 244-1212
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
High Street Head Start (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1717 North High St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 487-3994
Grades: PK
| n/a students
5815 Wise Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1391
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5815 Wise Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1391
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
3000 West Miller Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 230-5836
Grades: K-6
| 87 students
6031 S. M.l. King Jr. Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6833
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
316 Moores River Drive
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1540
Grades: K-3
| 194 students
Mt Vernon Head Start (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
3338 North Waverly Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 323-2206
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1215 East Mount Hope Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1550
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
New City Academy (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
Charter School
2130 West Holmes Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 272-3000
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
2920 W. Kalamazoo
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-1751
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
626 Marshall St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
4501 Pleasant Grove Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1600
Grades: K-8
| 507 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Lansing, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Lansing, MI include Cavanaugh School, Post Oak School and Ingham Academyfamily Center.
How many public schools are located in Lansing, MI?
44 public schools are located in Lansing, MI.
What percentage of students in Lansing, MI go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Lansing, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lansing, MI?
Lansing, MI public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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