For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,710 students in 48125, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 48125, MI are Polk Elementary School, Bedford School and Pardee School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 48125 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 48125, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 48125, MI Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Polk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4651 Polk St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-0500
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-0500
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Bedford School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4650 Croissant St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-4100
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Pardee School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4650 Pardee Ave
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-5600
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Thorne Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25251 Annapolis St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-1600
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-1600
Gr: PK-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
48125, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
27280 Powers Avenue
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 295-5790
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 295-5790
Gr: 2-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
4950 Madison St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-2883
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-2883
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
3601 Janet
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-2362
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-2362
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
3601 Janet St.
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-0288
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-0288
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 48125, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 48125, MI include Polk Elementary School, Bedford School and Pardee School.
How many public preschools are located in 48125?
4 public preschools are located in 48125.
What is the racial composition of students in 48125?
48125 public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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