Top 10 Best Lansing Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 33 public elementary schools serving 10,752 students in Lansing, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lansing, MI are Delta Center Elementary School, Beekman Center and Windemere Park Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lansing, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lansing have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Lansing, MI (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Delta Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
305 S Canal Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 925-5540
Grades: K-4
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Windemere Park Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 W Saginaw St
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 327-0700
Grades: K-8
| 630 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Elmwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1533 Elmwood Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3383
Grades: 1-4
| 375 students
Rank: #77.
Cole Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1915 W Mount Hope Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 372-0038
Grades: K-6
| 174 students
Rank: #88.
Lifetech Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
912 Greyhound Dr
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 325-5469
Grades: K-12
| 400 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Lansing Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Express Ct
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 882-9585
Grades: K-8
| 451 students
Rank: #1111.
Waverly Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Snow Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7240
Grades: 5-8
| 480 students
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
East Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3131 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-8830
Grades: 5-6
| 428 students
Rank: #1414.
Cumberland School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Cumberland Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1280
Grades: PK-4
| 249 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
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: #15 - 1715. - 17.
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: #15 - 1715. - 17.
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: #1818.
Winans Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5401 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-2371
Grades: 1-4
| 384 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
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: #19 - 2019. - 20.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
Dwight Rich School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Hampden Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Grades: K-8
| 552 students
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Gier Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 E Gier St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1360
Grades: PK-3
| 272 students
Rank: #2525.
Capital Area K12 Online
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4501 Pleasant Grove Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1650
Grades: K-12
| 392 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Attwood School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
915 Attwood Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1210
Grades: 4-7
| 193 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
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: #2828.
North School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
333 E Miller Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1710
Grades: 4-7
| 203 students
Rank: #2929.
Midmichigan Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
730 W Maple St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-5379
Grades: PK-8
| 348 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Mt Hope School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Woodcreek Ln
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1550
Grades: 4-7
| 329 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Sheridan Road
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16900 Cedar St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1630
Grades: 4-7
| 342 students
Rank: #3232.
Gardner International School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1121
Grades: K-8
| 844 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ingham County Youth Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
700 E Jolly Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-2946
Grades: 3-12
| 17 students
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Lansing, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
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
500 East Thomas St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1150
Grades: 6-8
| 591 students
5525 South Pennsylvania Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 882-1400
Grades: K-8
| 207 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
6816 Delta River Drive
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 925-5600
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2600 Hampden Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
820 North Washington Ave
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-3504
Grades: PK
| n/a 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
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
7050 West Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7781
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1107 East Grand River Ave
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 999-2730
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1107 E. Grand River Avenue
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1370
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
1754 E. Clark Road
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 325-6822
Grades: K-5
| 167 students
2924 Newark Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1390
Grades: Inquire with school
| 4 students
430 North Capitol Ave
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
Grades: PK
| 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
6031 S. M.l. King Jr. Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6833
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
316 Moores River Drive
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
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1215 East Mount Hope Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1550
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
New City Academy (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
Charter School
2130 West Holmes Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 272-3000
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
2920 W. Kalamazoo
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-1751
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
626 Marshall St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
4501 Pleasant Grove Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1600
Grades: K-8
| 507 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lansing, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lansing, MI include Delta Center Elementary School, Beekman Center and Windemere Park Charter Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lansing?
33 public elementary schools are located in Lansing.
What is the racial composition of students in Lansing?
Lansing public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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