For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,546 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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lansing, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19250 Burnham Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-0790
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-0790
Gr: 5-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Reavis Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17121 Roy St
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-8523
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-8523
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Coolidge Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17845 Henry St
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-4320
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-4320
Gr: K-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Oak Glen Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2101 182nd St
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-1714
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-1714
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Memorial Jr High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2721 Ridge Rd
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-2383
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-2383
Gr: 6-8 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Nathan Hale Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19055 Burnham Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-3030
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 895-3030
Gr: PK-4 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
18300 Greenbay Ave
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-0149
Lansing, IL 60438
(708) 474-0149
Gr: PK-1 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Lansing, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lansing are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lansing include: Oak Glen Elementary School vs. Coolidge Elementary School, Coolidge Elementary School vs. Oak Glen Elementary School
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