Schools in Lansing, Michigan (2025)
33 schools · 14,091 students · 29 public, 4 charter · median Enrollment 379.
Lansing, in Michigan, has 33 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 14,091 students. By level there are 23 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 2 other; by sector 29 public, 4 charter.
The median Enrollment across Lansing's schools is 379, below the Michigan median of 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
31 of the 33 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Cavanaugh School (64.3, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Delta Center Elementary School (62.2, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center (51.3, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Everett High School (1,017 students), Waverly Senior High School (987 students), Gardner International School (874 students).
Ranked schools in Lansing
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Michigan.
- 164Cavanaugh SchoolLansing · Public Elementary74.5% Math proficiency · 245 students
- 262Delta Center Elementary SchoolLansing · Public Elementary60% Math proficiency · 528 students
- 351Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education CenterLansing · Public Elementary73.9% Free/reduced-price lunch · 184 students
- 449Post Oak SchoolLansing · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 430 students
- 546Cole AcademyLansing · Charter Elementary52% Math proficiency · 155 students
- 642Elmwood Elementary SchoolLansing · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 379 students
- 736Winans Elementary SchoolLansing · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 392 students
- 836Waverly Middle SchoolLansing · Public Middle25% Math proficiency · 451 students
- 933East Intermediate SchoolLansing · Public Middle27% Math proficiency · 429 students
- 1032Windemere Park Charter AcademyLansing · Charter Elementary35% Math proficiency · 580 students
- 1131Forrest G Averill SchoolLansing · Public Elementary34.5% Math proficiency · 232 students
- 1228Cumberland SchoolLansing · Public Elementary34.5% Math proficiency · 308 students
- 1328Waverly Senior High SchoolLansing · Public High18% Math proficiency · 987 students
- 1424Lewton SchoolLansing · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 272 students
- 1524Forest View SchoolLansing · Public Elementary24.5% Math proficiency · 262 students
- 1619Lyons SchoolLansing · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 242 students
- 1718Gier Park SchoolLansing · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 316 students
- 1816Mt Hope SchoolLansing · Public Middle19% Math proficiency · 323 students
- 1916Holly Park AcademyLansing · Charter Elementary24% Math proficiency · 478 students
- 2015Everett High SchoolLansing · Public High12% Math proficiency · 1,017 students
- 2115MidMichigan Leadership AcademyLansing · Charter Elementary12% Math proficiency · 316 students
- 2214Wexford Montessori Magnet SchoolLansing · Public Elementary13% Math proficiency · 356 students
- 2314Willow SchoolLansing · Public Elementary15% Math proficiency · 273 students
- 2411Eastern High SchoolLansing · Public High10% Math proficiency · 798 students
- 2511Dwight Rich School of the ArtsLansing · Public Elementary13% Math proficiency · 562 students
- 2611Gardner International SchoolLansing · Public Elementary8% Math proficiency · 874 students
- 2710Sheridan RoadLansing · Public Middle16% Math proficiency · 356 students
- 2810Pattengill SchoolLansing · Public Elementary11% Math proficiency · 706 students
- 299JW Sexton High SchoolLansing · Public High5% Math proficiency · 586 students
- 308Attwood SchoolLansing · Public Elementary9% Math proficiency · 426 students
- 317North SchoolLansing · Public Elementary10% Math proficiency · 471 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cavanaugh School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–3 | Public | 64.3 Top 50% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 245 |
| 2 | Delta Center Elementary School Lansing · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 62.2 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 528 |
| 3 | Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–K | Public | 51.3 Top 50% | 73.9% Free/reduced-price lunch | 184 |
| 4 | Post Oak School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 48.8 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 430 |
| 5 | Cole Academy Lansing · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 45.8 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 155 |
| 6 | Elmwood Elementary School Lansing · Elementary · Grades 1–4 | Public | 41.5 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 379 |
| 7 | Winans Elementary School Lansing · Elementary · Grades 1–4 | Public | 36.2 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 392 |
| 8 | Waverly Middle School Lansing · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 35.6 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 451 |
| 9 | East Intermediate School Lansing · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 33.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 429 |
| 10 | Windemere Park Charter Academy Lansing · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 32.0 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 580 |
| 11 | Forrest G Averill School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 30.7 Lower 50% | 34.5% Math proficiency | 232 |
| 12 | Cumberland School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27.9 Lower 50% | 34.5% Math proficiency | 308 |
| 13 | Waverly Senior High School Lansing · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 27.9 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 987 |
| 14 | Lewton School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 23.7 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 272 |
| 15 | Forest View School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 23.6 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 262 |
| 16 | Lyons School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 19.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 242 |
| 17 | Gier Park School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 18.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 316 |
| 18 | Mt Hope School Lansing · Middle · Grades 4–8 | Public | 16.2 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 323 |
| 19 | Holly Park Academy Lansing · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 16.1 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 478 |
| 20 | Everett High School Lansing · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 15.4 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 1,017 |
| 21 | MidMichigan Leadership Academy Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 15.3 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 316 |
| 22 | Wexford Montessori Magnet School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 14.1 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 356 |
| 23 | Willow School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.7 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 273 |
| 24 | Eastern High School Lansing · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 11.4 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 798 |
| 25 | Dwight Rich School of the Arts Lansing · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 11.3 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 562 |
| 26 | Gardner International School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 11.2 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 874 |
| 27 | Sheridan Road Lansing · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 10.3 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 356 |
| 28 | Pattengill School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 9.9 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 706 |
| 29 | JW Sexton High School Lansing · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 9.4 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 586 |
| 30 | Attwood School Lansing · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 8.3 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 426 |
| 31 | North School Lansing · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 7.1 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 471 |
Other schools in Lansing
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Lansing side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Lansing?
Cavanaugh School is the highest-ranked school in Lansing with a Success Index (US) of 64.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Lansing?
Lansing has 33 schools (23 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 2 other) educating 14,091 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Lansing?
The median Enrollment across schools in Lansing is 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.