For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 735 students in Ann Arbor, MI. The top ranked public preschools in Ann Arbor, MI are High Point School, Washtenaw Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Program and Central Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ann Arbor, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Ann Arbor have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Ann Arbor, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High Point School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1735 South Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8111
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8111
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Washtenaw Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1819 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Grades: PK-12
| 5 students
Rank: #33.
Central Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2459 South Industrial Hwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Grades: PK-12
| 538 students
Rank: #44.
Multicultural Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5550 Platt Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 677-0732
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 677-0732
Grades: PK-8
| 149 students
Ann Arbor, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ann Arbor Preschool And Family Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
2775 Boardwalk
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2303
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2303
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Central Academy (1-4) (Closed 2011)
Charter School
2455 South Industrial Hwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Grades: 1-4
| n/a students
1819 South Wagner Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
O'brien Day Treatment (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1819 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Grades: 9-11
| 12 students
Stone School Unified Studies (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2800 Stone School Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2318
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2318
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Washtenaw Alliance For Virtual Education Home (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
301 W Michigan Ave, Suite 201
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 761-7027
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 761-7027
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Way Academy - Flint Washtenaw Campus (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
555 Briarwood Cir
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(810) 265-5492
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(810) 265-5492
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
Wisd Early On (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1819 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ann Arbor, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Ann Arbor, MI include High Point School, Washtenaw Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Program and Central Academy. Ann Arbor has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public preschools are located in Ann Arbor, MI?
4 public preschools are located in Ann Arbor, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Ann Arbor, MI?
Ann Arbor, MI public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 38% (majority Black).
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