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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Ingham County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public preschools serving 9,335 students in Ingham County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ingham County, MI are Okemos Public Montessoricentral, Bennett Woods Elementary School and Whitehills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ingham County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Ingham County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
Post Oak School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2320 Post Oak Ln
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1610
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Donley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2961 E Lake Lansing Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7370
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Webberville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
202 N Main St
Webberville, MI 48892
(517) 521-3071
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1919.
Lewton School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Lewton Pl
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1460
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2020.
Forest View School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3119 Stoneleigh Dr
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1330
Gr: PK-4 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2121.
Pattengill School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
815 N Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Gr: PK-8 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2222.
Willow School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1680
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2323.
Lyons School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Lyons Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1480
Gr: PK-4 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2424.
Forrest G Averill School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 Averill Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1220
Gr: PK-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2525.
Wexford Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5217 Wexford Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1740
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2626.
Gardner International School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1121
Gr: PK-8 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Beekman Center
Special Education School
2901 Wabash Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1170
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Ingham Isd Asd Programs
Special Education School
1811 Pinecrest Dr
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1247
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
James C Harvey Education Center
400 S Cedar St
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6528
Gr: PK-K | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Wilkshire School
5750 Academic Way
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8208
Gr: PK-1 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Williamston Discovery Elementary School
350 Highland St
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2855
Gr: PK-2 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ingham County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ingham County, MI include Okemos Public Montessoricentral, Bennett Woods Elementary School and Whitehills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ingham County?
31 public preschools are located in Ingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ingham County?
Ingham County public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Ingham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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