📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
23 Rated Districts in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Michigan districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Fowler Public Schools | Fowler | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #2 | Okemos Public Schools | Okemos | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #3 | Haslett Public Schools | Haslett | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #4 | Pewamo-Westphalia Community School District | Westphalia | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #5 | Williamston Community Schools | Williamston | 10/10 Excellent | 91st |
| #6 | East Lansing School District | East Lansing | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #7 | St. Johns Public Schools | Saint Johns | 8/10 Good | 79th |
| #8 | Mason Public Schools | Mason | 8/10 Good | 78th |
| #9 | Grand Ledge Public Schools | Grand Ledge | 8/10 Good | 77th |
| #10 | Olivet Community Schools | Olivet | 8/10 Good | 76th |
| #11 | Ovid-Elsie Area Schools | Elsie | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #12 | Bath Community Schools | Bath | 6/10 Average | 55th |
| #13 | Stockbridge Community Schools | Stockbridge | 6/10 Average | 55th |
| #14 | Dansville Schools | Dansville | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #15 | Holt Public Schools | Holt | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #16 | Eaton Rapids Public Schools | Eaton Rapids | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #17 | Webberville Community Schools | Webberville | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
| #18 | Leslie Public Schools | Leslie | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
| #19 | Charlotte Public Schools | Charlotte | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
| #20 | Potterville Public Schools | Potterville | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #21 | Maple Valley Schools | Vermontville | 2/10 Poor | 18th |
| #22 | Bellevue Community Schools | Bellevue | 2/10 Poor | 15th |
| #23 | Lansing Public School District | Lansing | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
Best School Districts in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from EDFacts 2021–22 (Michigan) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area? ▼
Among the 23 rated districts in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area, the highest-rated is Fowler Public Schools (Fowler), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 98th percentile of Michigan districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.