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Best Lansing Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public elementary schools serving 10,971 students in Lansing, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lansing, MI are Delta Center Elementary School, Cavanaugh School and Windemere Park Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lansing, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lansing have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Lansing, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Delta Center Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
305 S Canal Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 925-5540
Gr: K-4 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Cavanaugh School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 W Cavanaugh Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1250
Gr: PK-3 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Windemere Park Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 W Saginaw St
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 327-0700
Gr: K-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Post Oak School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2320 Post Oak Ln
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1610
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1533 Elmwood Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3383
Gr: 1-4 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Cumberland School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Cumberland Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1280
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Cole Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1915 W Mount Hope Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 372-0038
Gr: K-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Holly Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Express Ct
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 882-9585
Gr: K-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Lewton School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Lewton Pl
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1460
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Forest View School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3119 Stoneleigh Dr
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1330
Gr: PK-4 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Winans Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5401 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-2371
Gr: 1-4 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1212.
East Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3131 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-8830
Gr: 5-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Pattengill School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
815 N Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Gr: PK-8 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1414.
Willow School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1680
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1515.
Lyons School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Lyons Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1480
Gr: PK-4 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1616.
Gier Park School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 E Gier St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1360
Gr: PK-4 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1717.
Dwight Rich School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Hampden Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Gr: K-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1818.
Forrest G Averill School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 Averill Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1220
Gr: PK-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1919.
Wexford Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5217 Wexford Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1740
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2020.
Mt Hope School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Woodcreek Ln
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1550
Gr: 4-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2121.
Sheridan Road
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16900 Cedar St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1630
Gr: 5-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2222.
Capital Area K12 Online
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4501 Pleasant Grove Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1650
Gr: K-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2323.
Attwood School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
915 Attwood Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1210
Gr: K-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2424.
North School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
333 E Miller Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1710
Gr: K-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2525.
Gardner International School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1121
Gr: PK-8 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2626.
Midmichigan Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
730 W Maple St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-5379
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Beekman Center
Special Education School
2901 Wabash Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1170
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Ingham County Youth Center
Alternative School
700 E Jolly Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-2946
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Lansing Learning Hub
Alternative School
4501 Pleasant Grove Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1600
Gr: K-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 102:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Newcomer Center
301 W Jolly Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-2945
Gr: K-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lansing, Michigan

Lansing, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Advancepath Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
102 South Mcpherson Ave
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1391
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Allen School (Closed 2006)
1614 E. Kalamazoo Street
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 325-6760
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Bingham School (Closed 2013)
121 South Bingham St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1240
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
C.w. Otto Middle School (Closed 2013)
500 East Thomas St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1150
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Capital Area Academy (Closed 2012)
5525 South Pennsylvania Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 882-1400
Gr: K-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Clcca 6-8 Middle School (Closed 2006)
500 W. Lenawee
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 325-6961
Gr: 6-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Clcca K-4 Elementary School (Closed 2004)
2924 Newark Avenue
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6894
Gr: K-8 | 471 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Community Connections Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5815 Wise Road
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6225
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Delta Mills Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
6816 Delta River Drive
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 925-5600
Gr: PK
Dwight Rich Middle School (Closed 2012)
2600 Hampden Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Early Lansing Community College Head Start (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
820 North Washington Ave
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-3504
Gr: PK
Elhajj Malik Elshabazz Academy (Closed 2020)
1028 West Barnes Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 267-8474
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Elmhurst School (Closed 2013)
2400 Pattengill Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1290
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
English Language Acquisition Center (Closed 2012)
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 101:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Fairview School (Closed 2023)
815 North Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1310
Gr: PK-3 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Gardner Academy (Closed 2023)
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120
Gr: 4-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Gardner Middle School (Closed 2013)
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120
Gr: 6-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Grand Ledge Adult Education High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7050 West Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7781
Gr: 9-12
Grand River Head Start Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1107 East Grand River Ave
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 999-2730
Gr: PK
Grand River Magnet School (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
1107 E. Grand River Avenue
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1370
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Gunnisonville School (Closed 2008)
1754 E. Clark Road
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 325-6822
Gr: K-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Harley Franks Early Childhood Center (Closed 2010)
2924 Newark Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1390
Gr: Inquire with school | 4 students
High School Diploma Completion Initiative (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
430 North Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 244-1212
Gr: 10-12
High Street Head Start (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1717 North High St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 487-3994
Gr: PK
Lansing Adult Education Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5815 Wise Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1391
Gr: 9-12
Lansing Alternative Programs (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5815 Wise Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1391
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Learn Live Lead Academy (Closed 2014)
3000 West Miller Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 230-5836
Gr: K-6 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Maple Grove School (Closed 2006)
6031 S. M.l. King Jr. Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6833
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Moores Park School (Closed 2010)
316 Moores River Drive
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1540
Gr: K-3 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Mt Vernon Head Start (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
3338 North Waverly Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 323-2206
Gr: PK
Mt. Hope School (Closed 2013)
1215 East Mount Hope Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1550
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
New City Academy (Closed 2011)
2130 West Holmes Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 272-3000
Gr: K-8
Northeast Eaton Consortium High School (Closed 2009)
2920 W. Kalamazoo
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-1751
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Pattengill Middle School (Closed 2013)
626 Marshall St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Pleasant View Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
4501 Pleasant Grove Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1600
Gr: K-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lansing, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lansing, MI include Delta Center Elementary School, Cavanaugh School and Windemere Park Charter Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lansing?
31 public elementary schools are located in Lansing.
What is the racial composition of students in Lansing?
Lansing public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Lansing are often viewed compared to one another?

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