For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,610 students in East Lansing, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in East Lansing have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in East Lansing, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitehills Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
621 Pebblebrook Ln
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7900
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
939 N Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7930
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1811 Pinecrest Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7870
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
729 N Hagadorn Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7860
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7860
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Red Cedar School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1110 Narcissus Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-5060
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Donley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2961 E Lake Lansing Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7370
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7370
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
East Lansing, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1118 South Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
Gr: 9-12
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 381-5062
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 381-5062
Gr: 6-12
1460 Middlevale Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7480
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7480
Gr: K-2 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
5150 Wardcliff Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 706-5600
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 706-5600
Gr: K-5
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in East Lansing, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in East Lansing, MI include Whitehills Elementary School, Glencairn School and Robert L Green Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in East Lansing?
6 public preschools are located in East Lansing.
What is the racial composition of students in East Lansing?
East Lansing public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in East Lansing are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in East Lansing include: Red Cedar School vs. Glencairn School, Robert L Green Elementary School vs. Glencairn School, Marble School vs. Glencairn School