For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,948 students in 48127, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 48127, MI are Howe Trainable Center And Montessori, River Oaks Elementary School and Highview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 48127 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 48127, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 48127, MI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howe Trainable Center And Montessori
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-7000
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-7000
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
River Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20755 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-6750
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Highview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25225 Richardson St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 278-8390
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 278-8390
Gr: PK-4 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Star International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24425 Hass St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8990
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8990
Gr: PK-12 | 1,643 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Global Heights Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23713 Joy Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 624-3400
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 624-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
48127, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clara B. Ford School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
20651 W. Warren Street
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-3400
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-3400
Gr: 5-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Dearborn Academic Center Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1915
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1915
Gr: 8-9 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
22579 Ann Arbor Trail
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8060
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8060
Gr: 2-4 | 133 students Minority enrollment: 10%
22579 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8350
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8350
Gr: K-1 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 48127, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 48127, MI include Howe Trainable Center And Montessori, River Oaks Elementary School and Highview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 48127?
5 public preschools are located in 48127.
What is the racial composition of students in 48127?
48127 public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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