Top 10 Best Ingham County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 33 public preschools serving 9,319 students in Ingham County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Ingham County, MI are Okemos Public Montessoricentral, Bennett Woods Elementary School and Whitehills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ingham County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Ingham County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Ingham County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Okemos Public Montessoricentral
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4406 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5400
Grades: PK-4
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Bennett Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2650 Bennett Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5100
Grades: PK-4
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
Whitehills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
621 Pebblebrook Ln
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
Glencairn School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
939 N Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7930
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #55.
Emma Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Price St
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-7735
Grades: PK-2
| 286 students
Rank: #66.
Alaiedon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1723 Okemos Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6499
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #77.
Heartwood School
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
625 Hagadorn Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1404
Grades: PK-12
| 81 students
Rank: #88.
Robert L Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1811 Pinecrest Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7870
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #99.
Marble School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
729 N Hagadorn Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7860
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #1010.
North Aurelius Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
115 N Aurelius Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6506
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #1111.
Steele Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
531 Steele St
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6510
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #1212.
Beekman Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2901 Wabash Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1170
Grades: PK-12
| 105 students
Rank: #1313.
Woodworth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
212 Pennsylvania St
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-5151
Grades: PK-4
| 439 students
Rank: #1414.
Dansville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1264 Adams St
Dansville, MI 48819
(517) 623-6120
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #1515.
Red Cedar School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1110 Narcissus Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 194 students
Rank: #1616.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 315 students
Rank: #1717.
Cavanaugh School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W Cavanaugh Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1250
Grades: PK-3
| 315 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Donley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2961 E Lake Lansing Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7370
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Webberville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
202 N Main St
Webberville, MI 48892
(517) 521-3071
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #2020.
Forest View School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3119 Stoneleigh Dr
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1330
Grades: PK-3
| 225 students
Rank: #2121.
Lewton School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Lewton Pl
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1460
Grades: PK-7
| 215 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Kendon School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
827 Kendon Dr
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1450
Grades: PK-3
| 159 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Riddle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Grades: PK-3
| 144 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Willow School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1012 W Willow St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1680
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Forrest G Averill School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 Averill Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1220
Grades: PK-3
| 188 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Lyons School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Lyons Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1480
Grades: PK-3
| 190 students
Rank: #2727.
Reo School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1221 Reo Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1620
Grades: PK-4
| 203 students
Rank: #2828.
Pattengill School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
815 N Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Grades: PK-7
| 600 students
Rank: #2929.
Wexford Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5217 Wexford Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1740
Grades: PK-8
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ingham Isd Asd Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
1811 Pinecrest Dr
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1247
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
James C Harvey Education Center
Magnet School
400 S Cedar St
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6528
Grades: PK-K
| 260 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wilkshire School
Magnet School
5750 Academic Way
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8208
Grades: PK-1
| 386 students
Rank: n/an/a
Williamston Discovery Elementary School
Magnet School
350 Highland St
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2855
Grades: PK-2
| 425 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ingham County, MI

Ingham County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1120 S Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
5525 South Pennsylvania Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 882-1400
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
400 S. Cedar Street
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6502
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
4406 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5200
Grades: K-5
| n/a 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
9926 Stoll Rd
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 675-5101
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2600 Hampden Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
1826 Osage
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5020
Grades: PK
| n/a students
4610 Spahr Avenue
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-3329
Grades: 9-12
| 66 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
1118 South Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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
2924 Newark Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1390
Grades: Inquire with school
| 4 students
4660 S Hagadorn Rd Ste 500
East Lansing, MI 48823
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
430 North Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 244-1212
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
2168 Cedar St
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-1515
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
2630 West Howell Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1214
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
100 Price Ave
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 244-1384
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
202 N Main St
Webberville, MI 48892
(517) 244-1384
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
2630 West Howell Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1214
Grades: n/a
| 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
4141 Hull Rd
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
4141 Hull Rd.
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
6031 S. M.l. King Jr. Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6833
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Ingham County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Ingham County, MI include Okemos Public Montessoricentral, Bennett Woods Elementary School and Whitehills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ingham County?
33 public preschools are located in Ingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ingham County?
Ingham County public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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