For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,122 students in 48214, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 48214, MI are Moses Field Center, Nichols Elementarymiddle School and Garvey Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 48214 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 48214, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 48214, MI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moses Field Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Sheridan St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-5790
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-5790
Grades: PK-8
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Nichols Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Burns St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 852-0800
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 852-0800
Grades: PK-8
| 283 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Garvey Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Van Dyke St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-7400
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 409 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hutchinson Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Garland St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-4169
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-4169
Grades: PK-8
| 369 students
48214, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Barbour Magnet Middle School (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
4209 Seneca Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-2300
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
2301 Van Dyke Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-7400
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-7400
Grades: K-8
| 491 students
4130 Maxwell St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 924-0317
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 924-0317
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
2962 Fairview Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-5540
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-5540
Grades: 5-8
| 426 students
2600 Garland St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 642-4801
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 642-4801
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
7701 Sylvester Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-5770
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-5770
Grades: PK-8
| 350 students
4611 Fairview Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-9900
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-9900
Grades: 6-8
| 841 students
8411 Sylvester Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-7545
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-7545
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
10800 E. Canfield Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-3101
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-3101
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Krolik Alternative Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10101 Canfield
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 852-9677
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 852-9677
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
2100 Hurlbut Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-3269
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-3269
Grades: K-5
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 48214, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 48214, MI include Moses Field Center, Nichols Elementarymiddle School and Garvey Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 48214?
4 public preschools are located in 48214.
What is the racial composition of students in 48214?
48214 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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