For the 2025 school year, there are 54 blue ribbon public preschools serving 20,221 students in Michigan.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Michigan are Gallimore Elementary School, Holmes Elementary School and Hemmeter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Michigan (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gallimore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8375 N Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3155
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3155
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
426 River St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5504
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5504
Gr: PK-4 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Hemmeter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1890 Hemmeter Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1832
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1832
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Conant Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4100 Quarton Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-7000
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Handley School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1300 Passolt St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Rosy Mound School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14016 Lakeshore Dr
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6700
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 268 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Jeffers Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16031 144th Ave
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5503
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5503
Gr: PK-4 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1756 64th St Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6300
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6300
Gr: PK-4 | 528 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Okemos Public Montessoricentral
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4406 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5400
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5400
Gr: PK-4 | 323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Wass Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2340 Willard Dr
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-3900
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Musson Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3500 Dutton Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4200
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1212.
New Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12291 Lubke Rd
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6060
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6060
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1313.
Brewster Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1535 Brewster Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3300
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1414.
Chandler Woods Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6895 Samrick Ave Ne
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 866-6000
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 866-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 752 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Lake Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18181 Dogwood Dr
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 850-5600
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 850-5600
Gr: PK-4 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2134 W Lakewood Blvd
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1300
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1717.
Eastover Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 Kensington Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-7100
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
(248) 341-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Bridgman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3891 Lake St
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0241
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0241
Gr: PK-4 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Webber School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3191 W Clarkston Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 391-0400
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 391-0400
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2020.
Dutton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3820 68th St Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 698-8982
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 698-8982
Gr: PK-4 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2121.
Achieve Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 Denton Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0960
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0960
Gr: PK-8 | 765 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2222.
Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
261 Randolph St
Douglas, MI 49406
(269) 857-2139
Douglas, MI 49406
(269) 857-2139
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Grandville Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4052 Prairie St Sw
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 254-6012
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 254-6012
Gr: PK-6 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Peach Plains School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15849 Comstock St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5800
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5800
Gr: PK-4 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2525.
Dodson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 N Beck Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8003
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8003
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8100 Courtland Dr Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6342
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6342
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Norway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Section St
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9543
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9543
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2828.
Forest Grove Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1645 32nd Ave
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 896-9429
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 896-9429
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2929.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2000 El Dorado Dr
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1416
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1416
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3030.
Hamlin Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
270 W Hamlin Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-3600
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3131.
Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
103 W Hughes St
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1275
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1275
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3232.
Lakeshore Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3765 N 168th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1400
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3333.
John F Farrellemmett Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 Kinney Rd
Emmett, MI 48022
(810) 384-1300
Emmett, MI 48022
(810) 384-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Forest View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7840 S 25 Rd
Boon, MI 49618
(231) 876-5100
Boon, MI 49618
(231) 876-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Lessenger Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30150 Campbell Rd
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 589-0556
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 589-0556
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Michigan?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Michigan include Gallimore Elementary School, Holmes Elementary School and Hemmeter Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Michigan?
54 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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