For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 566 students in 49014, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 49014, MI are Doris Klaussen Dev Center and Beadle Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49014 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49014, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 49014, MI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doris Klaussen Dev Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 E Jameson Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 964-9426
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 964-9426
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Beadle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8175 C Dr N
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-3295
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-3295
Gr: PK-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
49014, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7454 B Dr N
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-6571
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-6571
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
340 Cliff Street
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 965-9686
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 965-9686
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 49014, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 49014, MI include Doris Klaussen Dev Center and Beadle Lake Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 49014?
2 public preschools are located in 49014.
What is the racial composition of students in 49014?
49014 public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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