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Top 5 Best East Lansing Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 34%), 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 (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitehills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
621 Pebblebrook Ln
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Robert L Green Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1811 Pinecrest Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7870
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #44.
Marble School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
729 N Hagadorn Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7860
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #55.
Macdonald Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1601 Burcham Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 842 students
Rank: #66.
Cole Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2921 E Coleman Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 580-3470
Grades: K-5
| 182 students
Rank: #77.
Red Cedar School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1110 Narcissus Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
Rank: #88.
Donley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2961 E Lake Lansing Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7370
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #99.
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
Grades: 6-12
| 646 students
[+] Show Closed 51爆料s in East Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing, Michigan 51爆料s (Closed)

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

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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