For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 797 students in 48208, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 48208, MI are Burton International Academy and George Crockett Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 48208 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 48208, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 48208, MI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burton International Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3800
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
George Crockett Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4851 14th St
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 896-6078
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 896-6078
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
48208, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2750 Selden
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 895-3000
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 895-3000
Gr: 5-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Catherine Ferguson Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2750 Selden St
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-4766
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-4766
Gr: 7-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2200 West Grand
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-7370
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-7370
Gr: 9-10 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
2001 W Warren Ave
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 852-9677
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 852-9677
Gr: 6-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
6050 Linwood St
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3502
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3502
Gr: K-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
2001 W. Warren Avenue
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3555
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3555
Gr: 9-12 | 1,108 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Northwestern South Wing High School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2200 W. Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0700
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Pelham Magnet Middle School (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
2001 Mlk Jr Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3780
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3780
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
2001 Mlk Jr Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
Detroit, MI 48208
Gr: 5-8 | 730 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Wingert Trainable Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1851 W. Grand Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0776
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0776
Gr: Inquire with school | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2900 Wreford Street
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0050
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0050
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 48208, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 48208, MI include Burton International Academy and George Crockett Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 48208?
2 public preschools are located in 48208.
What is the racial composition of students in 48208?
48208 public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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