Public schools in Lansing, MI
44 open public schools with an address in Lansing, operated by 11 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
44
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
15,856
44 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
6
7 magnet · 3 virtual
An overview of Lansing public schools
The federal directory lists 44 public schools in Lansing, MI: 23 elementary, 4 middle, 11 high, 6 combined or other. The 44 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 15,856 students, an average of 360 per school. The largest campus is Everett High School (1,017 students), and the largest elementary school is Gardner International School (874).
Lansing Public School District operates the most schools here (26), and 3 regular districts have at least one Lansing campus, plus 8 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 6 charter schools, 7 magnet schools, 3 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 8 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 6 of 9 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 80% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Lansing
Lansing Public School District
Public school district
26 schools in Lansing
Waverly Community Schools
Public school district
6 schools in Lansing
Ingham ISD
Specialized public school district
4 schools in Lansing · 13 total
Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lansing · 2 total
Cole Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lansing · 2 total
Eaton RESA
Specialized public school district
1 school in Lansing · 3 total
Grand Ledge Public Schools
Public school district
1 school in Lansing · 8 total
Holly Park Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lansing
Insight School of Michigan
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lansing
Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lansing
Windemere Park Charter Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Lansing
Elementary schools in Lansing
23| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attwood School Lansing Public School District | KG–08 | 426 | 18.3:1 | |
| Cavanaugh School Lansing Public School District | PK–04 | 245 | 14.2:1 | |
| Cole Academy Cole Academy · Charter | KG–05 | 155 | 25.8:1 | |
| Cumberland School Lansing Public School District | PK–05 | 308 | 14.5:1 | |
| Delta Center Elementary School Grand Ledge Public Schools | PK–04 | 528 | 17.6:1 | |
| Dwight Rich School of the Arts Lansing Public School District · Magnet | PK–08 | 562 | 17.9:1 | |
| Elmwood Elementary School Waverly Community Schools | 01–04 | 379 | 14.8:1 | |
| Forest View School Lansing Public School District | PK–04 | 262 | 12.5:1 | |
| Forrest G Averill School Lansing Public School District | PK–04 | 232 | 12.2:1 | |
| Gardner International School Lansing Public School District | PK–08 | 874 | 15.9:1 | |
| Gier Park School Lansing Public School District | PK–04 | 316 | 14.8:1 | |
| Holly Park Academy Holly Park Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 478 | 17:1 | |
| Lewton School Lansing Public School District | PK–08 | 272 | 14.6:1 | |
| Lyons School Lansing Public School District | PK–04 | 242 | 15:1 | |
| Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center Waverly Community Schools | PK–KG | 184 | 8.3:1 | |
| MidMichigan Leadership Academy Mid-Michigan Leadership Academy · Charter | PK–08 | 316 | 11.7:1 | |
| North School Lansing Public School District | KG–08 | 471 | 22.8:1 | |
| Pattengill School Lansing Public School District · Magnet | PK–08 | 706 | 18.3:1 | |
| Post Oak School Lansing Public School District · Magnet | PK–08 | 430 | 15.2:1 | |
| Wexford Montessori Magnet School Lansing Public School District · Magnet | PK–08 | 356 | 17.6:1 | |
| Willow School Lansing Public School District | PK–05 | 273 | 15:1 | |
| Winans Elementary School Waverly Community Schools | KG–04 | 392 | 14.4:1 | |
| Windemere Park Charter Academy Windemere Park Charter Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 580 | 15.7:1 |
Middle schools in Lansing
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Intermediate School Waverly Community Schools | 05–06 | 429 | 15.3:1 | |
| Mt Hope School Lansing Public School District | 04–08 | 323 | 16.3:1 | |
| Sheridan Road Lansing Public School District | 05–08 | 356 | 19.2:1 | |
| Waverly Middle School Waverly Community Schools | 07–08 | 451 | 17.7:1 |
High schools in Lansing
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 159 | 33.8:1 | |
| Eastern High School Lansing Public School District · Magnet | 09–12 | 798 | 19.9:1 | |
| Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center Eaton RESA · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Everett High School Lansing Public School District · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,017 | 19.9:1 | |
| Hill Center Lansing Public School District · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Ingham AcademyFamily Center Ingham ISD · Alternative School | 07–12 | 41 | 9.3:1 | |
| Insight School of Michigan Insight School of Michigan · Charter · Virtual · Alternative School | 09–12 | 862 | 22.1:1 | |
| JW Sexton High School Lansing Public School District · Magnet | 09–12 | 586 | 18.1:1 | |
| SAIL Lansing Ingham ISD · Special Education School | 09–12 | 12 | 6:1 | |
| SAIL Waverly Ingham ISD · Special Education School | 09–12 | 9 | 9:1 | |
| Waverly Senior High School Waverly Community Schools | 09–12 | 987 | 21.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Lansing
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beekman Center Ingham ISD · Special Education School | PK–12 | 113 | 9.4:1 | |
| Capital Area K12 Online Lansing Public School District · Virtual | KG–12 | 353 | 28.5:1 | |
| Ingham County Youth Center Lansing Public School District · Alternative School | 03–12 | 12 | 12:1 | |
| Lansing Learning Hub Lansing Public School District · Virtual · Alternative School | KG–12 | 204 | 98.1:1 | |
| Lansing Technical High School Lansing Public School District | 09–11 | 157 | 11.9:1 | |
| Newcomer Center Lansing Public School District | KG–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.8%
- Hispanic20.6%
- Black35.9%
- Asian5.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 41 Lansing schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (15,856 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lansing
How many public schools are in Lansing, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 44 open public schools with a location address in Lansing: 23 elementary, 4 middle, 11 high, 6 combined or other. Together they reported 15,856 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lansing?
Schools with an address in Lansing belong to 11 education agencies, led by Lansing Public School District (26 schools), Waverly Community Schools (6 schools), Ingham ISD (4 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Lansing?
Everett High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lansing, with 1,017 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lansing?
Yes. 6 of the 44 public schools in Lansing are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School, Cole Academy, Holly Park Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lansing schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lansing public schools is 15.5:1, similar to the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Lansing guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Michigan cities