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Best Lansing Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,572 students in Lansing, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lansing, IL are Heritage Middle School, Reavis Elementary School and Coolidge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lansing, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lansing have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Lansing, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19250 Burnham Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-0790
Gr: 5-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Reavis Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17121 Roy St
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-8523
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Coolidge Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17845 Henry St
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-4320
Gr: K-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Oak Glen Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 182nd St
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-1714
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Memorial Jr High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2721 Ridge Rd
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-2383
Gr: 6-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Nathan Hale Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
19055 Burnham Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-3030
Gr: PK-4 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Lester Crawl Primary Center
18300 Greenbay Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-0149
Gr: PK-1 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lansing, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lansing, IL include Heritage Middle School, Reavis Elementary School and Coolidge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lansing?
7 public elementary schools are located in Lansing.
What is the racial composition of students in Lansing?
Lansing public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lansing are often viewed compared to one another?

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