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Schools in Lansing · Lansing Central School District

Lansing’s public schools outscore 77% of New York districts

On the state reading tests, 58% of Lansing’s students scored proficient, above the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Lansing, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#134of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 86% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
58%
▲ 9 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
53%
▲ 6 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 8–13 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$29.3K
▼ 15% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
10.5
NY 11.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
5
1,118 students on the public path
In brief

Lansing’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 1092 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Lansing’s, its schools beat 93%, higher than their 77% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 58% and math 53% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $29,296 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 5 the district’s path is Lansing Middle School, then Lansing High School. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Ithaca Montessori School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Lansing’s grade

B+ Test scoresA Graduation

A−: better than 77% of New York school districts, #134 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 77%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (1092)Better than 93%
B+A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 506 test results and a graduating class of 94 could put Lansing anywhere from B+ to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 86% of Lansing’s students in the tested grades sat them (526 in math, 487 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Lansing, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–4Raymond C Buckley Elementary SchoolLansing Central School DistrictC+
5–8Lansing Middle SchoolLansing Central School DistrictB−
9–12Lansing High SchoolLansing Central School DistrictA−

Lansing’s public schools are run by Lansing Central School District, which also serves Lansing. Parts of Lansing (5%, 3% and 3% of its land) are served by Ithaca City, Groton Central and Southern Cayuga Central instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Lansing Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 1,118 students, down 6% since 2020–21 · 10.5 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$29,296NY $34,607 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading58%
State average 48.9% · 487 students tested
Math53%
State average 46.5% · 526 students tested

Lansing vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Lansing’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
LansingA−Lansing Central
GenoaB+Southern Cayuga Central
GrotonC+Groton Central
CovertC+South Seneca Central PK–12 · Trumansburg Central PK–12
Lansing (village)B+Ithaca City PK–12 · Lansing Central PK–12
UlyssesBTrumansburg Central
IthacaBIthaca City
DrydenC−Dryden Central
LockeC+Moravia Central
Cayuga HeightsBIthaca City

Every school in Lansing

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Lansingby address
Raymond C Buckley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–4
C+
392 students12:1Rate it →
Lansing Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8
B−
355 students10:1Rate it →
Lansing High School
High · Grades 9–12
A−
371 students10:1Rate it →
Other public schools in Lansingrun by other districts or the state
Finger Lakes Residential Center
High · Grades 8–12
Alternative Education
67 studentsRate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Ithaca Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–K · Ithaca
Private · Nonsectarian
64 students8:1Rate it →

Questions about Lansing’s schools

Are Lansing’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Lansing children attend outscore 77% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #134 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 93%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Lansing in?

Lansing Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,118 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Lansing are served by Ithaca City, Groton Central and Southern Cayuga Central.

Where do Lansing kids go to high school?

Lansing High School, with 371 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Lansing’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Lansing Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Lansing spend per student?

$29,296 in Lansing Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Lansing?

Yes: Ithaca Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 64 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.