Best traditional public schools in Lansing (2025)
District-run public schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 27 schools in Lansing, Michigan. 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
- 542Elmwood Elementary SchoolLansing · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 379 students
- 636Winans Elementary SchoolLansing · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 392 students
- 736Waverly Middle SchoolLansing · Public Middle25% Math proficiency · 451 students
- 833East Intermediate SchoolLansing · Public Middle27% Math proficiency · 429 students
- 931Forrest G Averill SchoolLansing · Public Elementary34.5% Math proficiency · 232 students
- 1028Cumberland SchoolLansing · Public Elementary34.5% Math proficiency · 308 students
- 1128Waverly Senior High SchoolLansing · Public High18% Math proficiency · 987 students
- 1224Lewton SchoolLansing · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 272 students
- 1324Forest View SchoolLansing · Public Elementary24.5% Math proficiency · 262 students
- 1419Lyons SchoolLansing · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 242 students
- 1518Gier Park SchoolLansing · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 316 students
- 1616Mt Hope SchoolLansing · Public Middle19% Math proficiency · 323 students
- 1715Everett High SchoolLansing · Public High12% Math proficiency · 1,017 students
- 1814Wexford Montessori Magnet SchoolLansing · Public Elementary13% Math proficiency · 356 students
- 1914Willow SchoolLansing · Public Elementary15% Math proficiency · 273 students
- 2011Eastern High SchoolLansing · Public High10% Math proficiency · 798 students
- 2111Dwight Rich School of the ArtsLansing · Public Elementary13% Math proficiency · 562 students
- 2211Gardner International SchoolLansing · Public Elementary8% Math proficiency · 874 students
- 2310Sheridan RoadLansing · Public Middle16% Math proficiency · 356 students
- 2410Pattengill SchoolLansing · Public Elementary11% Math proficiency · 706 students
- 259JW Sexton High SchoolLansing · Public High5% Math proficiency · 586 students
- 268Attwood SchoolLansing · Public Elementary9% Math proficiency · 426 students
- 277North 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 | Elmwood Elementary School Lansing · Elementary · Grades 1–4 | Public | 41.5 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 379 |
| 6 | Winans Elementary School Lansing · Elementary · Grades 1–4 | Public | 36.2 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 392 |
| 7 | Waverly Middle School Lansing · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 35.6 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 451 |
| 8 | East Intermediate School Lansing · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 33.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 429 |
| 9 | Forrest G Averill School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 30.7 Lower 50% | 34.5% Math proficiency | 232 |
| 10 | Cumberland School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27.9 Lower 50% | 34.5% Math proficiency | 308 |
| 11 | Waverly Senior High School Lansing · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 27.9 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 987 |
| 12 | Lewton School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 23.7 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 272 |
| 13 | Forest View School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 23.6 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 262 |
| 14 | Lyons School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 19.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 242 |
| 15 | Gier Park School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 18.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 316 |
| 16 | Mt Hope School Lansing · Middle · Grades 4–8 | Public | 16.2 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 323 |
| 17 | Everett High School Lansing · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 15.4 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 1,017 |
| 18 | Wexford Montessori Magnet School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 14.1 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 356 |
| 19 | Willow School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.7 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 273 |
| 20 | Eastern High School Lansing · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 11.4 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 798 |
| 21 | Dwight Rich School of the Arts Lansing · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 11.3 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 562 |
| 22 | Gardner International School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 11.2 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 874 |
| 23 | Sheridan Road Lansing · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 10.3 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 356 |
| 24 | Pattengill School Lansing · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 9.9 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 706 |
| 25 | JW Sexton High School Lansing · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 9.4 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 586 |
| 26 | Attwood School Lansing · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 8.3 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 426 |
| 27 | North School Lansing · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 7.1 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 471 |
Cavanaugh School in Lansing leads the 2025 list of traditional public schools in Lansing with a Success Index (US) of 64.3. Of the 27 schools shown, 27 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Michigan traditional public schools rankings, every school on the Lansing page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best public school in Lansing?
Cavanaugh School in Lansing, Michigan ranks first among traditional public schools in Lansing with a Success Index (US) of 64.3 out of 100 (Enrollment: 245).
How are traditional public schools in Lansing ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.