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Best East Lansing Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,280 students in East Lansing, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in East Lansing, MI are Whitehills Elementary School, Glencairn School and Robert L Green Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Lansing, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in East Lansing have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in East Lansing, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitehills Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
621 Pebblebrook Ln
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Glencairn School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
939 N Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7930
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Robert L Green Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1811 Pinecrest Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7870
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Marble School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
729 N Hagadorn Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7860
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Macdonald Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1601 Burcham Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Red Cedar School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1110 Narcissus Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Cole Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2921 E Coleman Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 580-3470
Gr: K-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Donley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2961 E Lake Lansing Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7370
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
Gr: 6-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in East Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A English Language School (Closed 2012)
1120 S Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
English As A Second Language Elementary School (Closed 2011)
1118 South Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
Gr: 9-12
Hector Garcia Academy (Closed 2009)
4660 S Hagadorn Rd Ste 500
East Lansing, MI 48823
Gr: PK-2
Michigan Connections Academy (Closed 2023)
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 381-5062
Gr: 6-12
Spartan Village School (Closed 2004)
1460 Middlevale Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7480
Gr: K-2 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Wardcliff Elementary School (Closed 2011)
5150 Wardcliff Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 706-5600
Gr: K-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in East Lansing, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in East Lansing, MI include Whitehills Elementary School, Glencairn School and Robert L Green Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in East Lansing?
9 public elementary schools are located in East Lansing.
What is the racial composition of students in East Lansing?
East Lansing public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in East Lansing are often viewed compared to one another?

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