Top Rankings
Lansing Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 10,088 students in Lansing Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Lansing Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
27 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
10,088 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
569 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Lansing Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 68% has increased from 62% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#777 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Graduation Rate
68%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.56
# American Indian Students
31 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
556 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
2,167 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
9%
# Black Students
3,754 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
37%
18%
# White Students
2,208 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
22%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,365 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
933
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
891
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
907
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
816
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
759
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
635
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
684
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
684
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
769
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,132
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
771
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
584
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
495
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
28
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,234 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,549 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$194 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$197 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,234
$18,510
Spending / Student
$19,549
$17,693
Best Lansing Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beekman Center
Special Education 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
| 108 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 383 students
Rank: #33.
Cavanaugh 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
| 271 students
Rank: #44.
Forest View 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-4
| 265 students
Rank: #55.
Lewton 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-8
| 264 students
Rank: #66.
Cumberland 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
| 285 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kendon 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: #7 - 87. - 8.
Willow 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
| 293 students
Rank: #99.
Woodcreek Montessori
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Woodcreek Ln
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1700
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 101 students
Rank: #1010.
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: 8-12
| 1,090 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Forrest G Averill 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-4
| 245 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lyons 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-4
| 250 students
Rank: #1313.
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: 8-12
| 901 students
Rank: #1414.
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
| 627 students
Rank: #1515.
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-8
| 633 students
Rank: #1616.
Gier Park 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-4
| 327 students
Rank: #1717.
Capital Area K12 Online
(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
| 396 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Attwood 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: K-8
| 462 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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
| 343 students
Rank: #2020.
North 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: K-8
| 359 students
Rank: #2121.
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: 8-12
| 745 students
Rank: #2222.
Sheridan Road
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16900 Cedar St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1630
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1630
Grades: 5-8
| 380 students
Rank: #2323.
Gardner International School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1121
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1121
Grades: K-8
| 898 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hill Center
Vocational School
5815 Wise Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-2800
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-2800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ingham County Youth Center
Alternative School
700 E Jolly Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-2946
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-2946
Grades: 3-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lansing Learning Hub
Alternative School
4501 Pleasant Grove Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-3038
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-3038
Grades: 6-12
| 213 students
Rank: n/an/a
5815 Wise Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-4181
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-4181
Grades: 9
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lansing Public School District?
Lansing Public School District manages 27 public schools serving 10,088 students.
What is the rank of Lansing Public School District?
Lansing Public School District is ranked #771 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lansing Public School District?
37% of Lansing Public School District students are Black, 22% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lansing Public School District?
Lansing Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Lansing Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,549 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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