For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 423 students in Lansing, NY.
The top-ranked public preschool in Lansing, NY is Raymond C Buckley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lansing, NY public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New York public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 41% statewide average). Pre schools in Lansing have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New York public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lansing, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Raymond C Buckley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
284 Ridge Rd
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-3020
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-3020
Gr: PK-4 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Lansing, New York Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Louis Gossett Junior Res Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
250 Auburn Road
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5061
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-5061
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Minority enrollment: 77%
So. Lansing Center - Girls (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
P.o. Box A
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-4262
Lansing, NY 14882
(607) 533-4262
Gr: 7-12 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lansing, NY?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lansing, NY include Raymond C Buckley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lansing?
1 public preschools are located in Lansing.
What is the racial composition of students in Lansing?
Lansing public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New York public preschools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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