For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,016 students in 48912, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 48912, MI are Post Oak School and Pattengill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 48912 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 48912, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 48912, MI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Post Oak School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2320 Post Oak Ln
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1610
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1610
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Pattengill School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
815 N Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Gr: PK-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
48912, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1614 E. Kalamazoo Street
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 325-6760
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 325-6760
Gr: K-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
121 South Bingham St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1240
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1240
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
815 North Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1310
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1310
Gr: PK-3 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
626 Marshall St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 48912, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 48912, MI include Post Oak School and Pattengill School.
How many public preschools are located in 48912?
2 public preschools are located in 48912.
What is the racial composition of students in 48912?
48912 public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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