Top 10 Best Lansing Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 8,552 students in Lansing, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lansing, MI are Post Oak School, Ingham Academyfamily Center and Waverly Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lansing, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Lansing have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Lansing, MI Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
Gardner International School
Math: 8% | Reading: 12%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1121
Grades: K-8
| 860 students
Rank: #1313.
Midmichigan Leadership Academy
Charter School
Math: 6% | Reading: 8%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
730 West Maple St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-5379
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
4200 Wainwright Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1650
Grades: K-12
| 651 students
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Success At Pleasant View
Alternative School
4501 Pleasant Grove Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1600
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ingham County Youth Center
Alternative School
700 E Jolly Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-2946
Grades: 3-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Woodcreek Montessori
4000 Woodcreek Ln
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 101 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lansing, Michigan

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 middle schools in Lansing, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lansing, MI include Post Oak School, Ingham Academyfamily Center and Waverly Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lansing, MI?
17 public middle schools are located in Lansing, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Lansing, MI?
Lansing, MI public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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