Best Lansing Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,202 students in Lansing, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Lansing, NY are Lansing High School, Raymond C Buckley Elementary School and Lansing Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lansing, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Lansing have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lansing, NY (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lansing High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Ridge Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-3020
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Raymond C Buckley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
284 Ridge Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-3020
Gr: PK-4 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Lansing Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6 Ludlowville Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-3020
Gr: 5-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Finger Lakes Residential Center
Alternative School
250 Auburn Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5066
Gr: 7-11 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 59%
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Lansing, New York Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
250 Auburn Road
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5061
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Minority enrollment: 77%
P.o. Box A
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-4262
Gr: 7-12 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lansing, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Lansing, NY include Lansing High School, Raymond C Buckley Elementary School and Lansing Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lansing?
4 public schools are located in Lansing.
What is the racial composition of students in Lansing?
Lansing public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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