Schools in East Lansing, Michigan (2025)
9 schools · 3,850 students · 8 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 286.
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Ranked schools in East Lansing
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Michigan.
- 180Glencairn SchoolEast Lansing · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 298 students
- 279Whitehills Elementary SchoolEast Lansing · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 286 students
- 373Red Cedar SchoolEast Lansing · Public Elementary43.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 189 students
- 468Robert L Green ElementaryEast Lansing · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 273 students
- 565East Lansing High SchoolEast Lansing · Public High56% Math proficiency · 1,231 students
- 664Marble SchoolEast Lansing · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 306 students
- 759MacDonald Middle SchoolEast Lansing · Public Middle45% Math proficiency · 857 students
- 851Cole Academy EastEast Lansing · Charter Elementary54.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 148 students
- 950Donley Elementary SchoolEast Lansing · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 262 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glencairn School East Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 79.5 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 298 |
| 2 | Whitehills Elementary School East Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 78.8 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 286 |
| 3 | Red Cedar School East Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 72.5 Top 25% | 43.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 189 |
| 4 | Robert L Green Elementary East Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 67.9 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 273 |
| 5 | East Lansing High School East Lansing · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 65.0 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 1,231 |
| 6 | Marble School East Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 63.5 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 306 |
| 7 | MacDonald Middle School East Lansing · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 58.6 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 857 |
| 8 | Cole Academy East East Lansing · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 50.8 Top 50% | 54.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 148 |
| 9 | Donley Elementary School East Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 49.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 262 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in East Lansing?
Glencairn School is the highest-ranked school in East Lansing with a Success Index (US) of 79.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in East Lansing?
East Lansing has 9 schools (7 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle) educating 3,850 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in East Lansing?
The median Enrollment across schools in East Lansing is 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.