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Top 5 Best Dearborn Heights Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,642 students in Dearborn Heights, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Dearborn Heights, 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.
Dearborn Heights, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Dearborn Heights have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Dearborn Heights, MI (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howe Trainable Center And Montessori
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22586 Ann Arbor Trail
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-7000
Grades: PK-12
| 248 students
Rank: #22.
River Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20755 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
Highview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25225 Richardson St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 278-8390
Grades: PK-4
| 431 students
Rank: #44.
Star International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
24425 Hass St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8990
Grades: PK-12
| 1,629 students
Rank: #55.
Polk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4651 Polk St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-0500
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #66.
Bedford School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4650 Croissant St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #77.
Pardee School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4650 Pardee Ave
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #88.
Thorne Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
25251 Annapolis St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 587 students
Rank: #99.
Global Heights Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
23713 Joy Road
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 624-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Dearborn Heights, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Ed Department (Closed 2012)
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1915
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Clara B. Ford School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
20651 W. Warren Street
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-3400
Grades: 5-12
| 170 students
Dearborn Academic Center Of Excellence (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1915
Grades: 8-9
| 46 students
Federal Elementary School (Closed 2006)
27280 Powers Avenue
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 295-5790
Grades: 2-6
| 134 students
Madison Elementary School (Closed 2014)
4950 Madison St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-2883
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Madison School (Closed 2021)
4950 Madison St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-1000
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Universal Learning Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
22579 Ann Arbor Trail
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8060
Grades: 2-4
| 133 students
Universal Learning Academy - Pk-1 (Closed 2012)
Charter School
22579 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8350
Grades: K-1
| 171 students
Westwood New Technical High School (Closed 2015)
Magnet School
3601 Janet
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-2362
Grades: 9-12
| 221 students
Westwood Preschool (Closed 2010)
25251 Annapolis St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-1691
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Westwood Virtual Academy (Closed 2021)
3601 Janet St.
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-0288
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Dearborn Heights, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Dearborn Heights, MI include Howe Trainable Center And Montessori, River Oaks Elementary School and Highview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dearborn Heights, MI?
9 public preschools are located in Dearborn Heights, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Dearborn Heights, MI?
Dearborn Heights, MI public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 38% (majority Black).

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