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Best Ingham County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 66 public elementary schools serving 24,908 students in Ingham County, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ingham County, MI are Okemos Public Montessoricentral, Murphy Elementary School and Bennett Woods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ingham County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ingham County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 Ingham County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Okemos Public Montessoricentral
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4406 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5400
Gr: PK-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Murphy Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1875 Lake Lansing Rd
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8253
Gr: 2-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Bennett Woods Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2650 Bennett Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5100
Gr: PK-4 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Chippewa Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4000 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4371 Cornell Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5300
Gr: K-4 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Haslett Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1535 Franklin St
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8233
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 Jolly Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4500
Gr: K-4 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Williamston Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3845 Vanneter Rd
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-4668
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Emma Smith Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Price St
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-7735
Gr: PK-2 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Williamston Explorer Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
416 Highland St
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2174
Gr: 3-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1313.
Vera Ralya Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5645 School St
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8202
Gr: 2-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1414.
Alaiedon Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1723 Okemos Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6499
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1515.
Kinawa School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1900 Kinawa Dr
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4702
Gr: 5-6 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1717.
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 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1818.
North Star School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
611 Hagadorn Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1354
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Mason Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
235 Temple St
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6514
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Wilcox Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1650 Laurelwood Dr
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-0249
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2121.
Heartwood School
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
625 Hagadorn Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1404
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2222.
North Aurelius Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
115 N Aurelius Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6506
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2323.
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 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2424.
Malcolm Williams School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5123 Old Plank Rd
Onondaga, MI 49264
(517) 244-1354
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2525.
Steele Street Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
531 Steele St
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6510
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2626.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5776 Holt Rd
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-4224
Gr: K-4 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2727.
Woodworth Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
212 Pennsylvania St
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-5151
Gr: PK-4 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2828.
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 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2929.
Elliott Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4200 Bond Ave
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-2106
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3030.
Cavanaugh School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 W Cavanaugh Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1250
Gr: PK-3 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Dansville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1264 Adams St
Dansville, MI 48819
(517) 623-6120
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Dansville Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1264 Adams St
Dansville, MI 48819
(517) 623-6120
Gr: 6-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3333.
Heritage School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
222 Western St
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-8600
Gr: 3-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
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 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4429 Sycamore St
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-2185
Gr: K-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ingham County, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ingham County, MI include Okemos Public Montessoricentral, Murphy Elementary School and Bennett Woods Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ingham County?
67 public elementary schools are located in Ingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ingham County?
Ingham County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% 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 Ingham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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