For the 2024-25 school year, there are 44 public schools serving 16,109 students in Lansing, MI (there are 14 private schools, serving 2,653 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Lansing, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Lansing, MI are Delta Center Elementary School, Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School and Beekman Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lansing, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Lansing have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lansing, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Delta Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 S Canal Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 925-5540
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 925-5540
Grades: K-4
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1754 E Clark Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 574-4667
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 574-4667
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: #33.
Beekman Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2901 Wabash Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1170
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1170
Grades: PK-12
| 105 students
Rank: #44.
Windemere Park Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3100 W Saginaw St
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 327-0700
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 327-0700
Grades: K-8
| 630 students
Rank: #55.
Post Oak School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2320 Post Oak Ln
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1610
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1610
Grades: PK-8
| 315 students
Rank: #66.
Cavanaugh School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Cavanaugh Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1250
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1250
Grades: PK-3
| 315 students
Rank: #77.
Elmwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1533 Elmwood Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3383
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3383
Grades: 1-4
| 375 students
Rank: #88.
Cole Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1915 W Mount Hope Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 372-0038
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 372-0038
Grades: K-6
| 174 students
Rank: #99.
Lifetech Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
912 Greyhound Dr
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 325-5469
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 325-5469
Grades: K-12
| 400 students
Rank: #1010.
Forest View School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3119 Stoneleigh Dr
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1330
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1330
Grades: PK-3
| 225 students
Rank: #1111.
Lansing Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Express Ct
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 882-9585
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 882-9585
Grades: K-8
| 451 students
Rank: #1212.
Waverly Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Snow Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3831
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3831
Grades: 9-12
| 1,000 students
Rank: #1313.
Waverly Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
620 Snow Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7240
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7240
Grades: 5-8
| 480 students
Rank: #1414.
Lewton School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Lewton Pl
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1460
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1460
Grades: PK-7
| 215 students
Rank: #1515.
East Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3131 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-8830
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-8830
Grades: 5-6
| 428 students
Rank: #1616.
Cumberland School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Cumberland Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1280
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1280
Grades: PK-4
| 249 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Kendon School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
827 Kendon Dr
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1450
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1450
Grades: PK-3
| 159 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Riddle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Grades: PK-3
| 144 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Willow School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1012 W Willow St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1680
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1680
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Rank: #2020.
Winans Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5401 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-2371
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-2371
Grades: 1-4
| 384 students
Rank: #2121.
Everett High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Stabler St
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1080
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1080
Grades: 7-12
| 1,232 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Forrest G Averill School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Averill Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1220
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1220
Grades: PK-3
| 188 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Lyons School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Lyons Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1480
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1480
Grades: PK-3
| 190 students
Rank: #2424.
Insight School Of Michigan
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
526 S Creyts Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 580-0020
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 580-0020
Grades: 9-12
| 652 students
Rank: #2525.
Eastern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
626 Marshall St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1050
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1050
Grades: 7-12
| 1,049 students
Rank: #2626.
Reo School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1221 Reo Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1620
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1620
Grades: PK-4
| 203 students
Rank: #2727.
Dwight Rich School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Hampden Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Grades: K-8
| 552 students
Rank: #2828.
Pattengill School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
815 N Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Grades: PK-7
| 600 students
Rank: #2929.
Gier Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Gier St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1360
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1360
Grades: PK-3
| 272 students
Rank: #3030.
Capital Area K12 Online
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Pleasant Grove Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1650
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1650
Grades: K-12
| 392 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Attwood School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
915 Attwood Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1210
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1210
Grades: 4-7
| 193 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Wexford Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5217 Wexford Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1740
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1740
Grades: PK-8
| 327 students
Rank: #3333.
North School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
333 E Miller Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1710
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1710
Grades: 4-7
| 203 students
Rank: #3434.
Jw Sexton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Mcpherson Ave
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1070
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1070
Grades: 7-12
| 976 students
Rank: #3535.
Midmichigan Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
730 W Maple St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-5379
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-5379
Grades: PK-8
| 348 students
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Lansing, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Advancepath Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
102 South Mcpherson Ave
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1391
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1391
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
1614 E. Kalamazoo Street
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 325-6760
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 325-6760
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
121 South Bingham St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1240
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1240
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
500 East Thomas St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1150
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1150
Grades: 6-8
| 591 students
Capital Area Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
5525 South Pennsylvania Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 882-1400
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 882-1400
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
Clcca 6-8 Middle School (Closed 2006)
Magnet School
500 W. Lenawee
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 325-6961
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 325-6961
Grades: 6-8
| 217 students
2924 Newark Avenue
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6894
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6894
Grades: K-8
| 471 students
Community Connections Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5815 Wise Road
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6225
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6225
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
Delta Mills Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
6816 Delta River Drive
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 925-5600
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 925-5600
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Dwight Rich Middle School (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
2600 Hampden Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Early Lansing Community College Head Start (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
820 North Washington Ave
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-3504
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-3504
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Elhajj Malik Elshabazz Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1028 West Barnes Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 267-8474
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 267-8474
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
2400 Pattengill Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1290
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1290
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
815 North Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1310
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1310
Grades: PK-3
| 207 students
Gardner Academy (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120
Grades: 4-8
| 539 students
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120
Grades: 6-8
| 810 students
Grand Ledge Adult Education High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7050 West Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7781
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7781
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Grand River Head Start Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1107 East Grand River Ave
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 999-2730
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 999-2730
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Grand River Magnet School (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
1107 E. Grand River Avenue
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1370
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1370
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
1754 E. Clark Road
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 325-6822
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 325-6822
Grades: K-5
| 167 students
2924 Newark Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1390
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1390
Grades: Inquire with school
| 4 students
High School Diploma Completion Initiative (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
430 North Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 244-1212
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
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 487-3994
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Lansing Adult Education Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5815 Wise Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1391
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1391
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lansing Alternative Programs (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5815 Wise Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1391
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1391
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Learn Live Lead Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
3000 West Miller Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 230-5836
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 230-5836
Grades: K-6
| 87 students
6031 S. M.l. King Jr. Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6833
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6833
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
316 Moores River Drive
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1540
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
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 323-2206
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1215 East Mount Hope Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1550
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1550
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
New City Academy (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2130 West Holmes Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 272-3000
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 272-3000
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
2920 W. Kalamazoo
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-1751
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-1751
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Pattengill Middle School (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
626 Marshall St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
Pleasant View Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
4501 Pleasant Grove Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1600
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1600
Grades: K-8
| 507 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lansing, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Lansing, MI include Delta Center Elementary School, Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School and Beekman Center.
How many public schools are located in Lansing?
44 public schools are located in Lansing.
What percentage of students in Lansing go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Lansing are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lansing?
Lansing public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lansing are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lansing include: Sheridan Road vs. Post Oak School, Mt Hope School vs. Pattengill School, Eastern High School vs. Everett High School
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