For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,225 students in 48221, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 48221, MI are Bates Academy, Bagley Elementary School Of Journalism And Technology and Pasteur Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 48221 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 48221, 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 48221, MI Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bates Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19701 Wyoming St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7000
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7000
Gr: PK-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #22.
Bagley Elementary School Of Journalism And Technology
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Curtis St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7175
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7175
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Pasteur Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19811 Stoepel St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7314
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7314
Gr: PK-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10700 Santa Maria St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 340-4400
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 340-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #55.
Palmer Park Preparatory Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3901 Margareta St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7300
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7300
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2585 Grove St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-8100
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-8100
Gr: PK-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #77.
Macdowell Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4201 W Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-8141
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-8141
Gr: PK-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
48221, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20119 Wisconsin St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Gr: 6-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
19701 Wyoming Avenue
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7250
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7250
Gr: 7-10 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
16151 James Couzens
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 935-1388
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 935-1388
Gr: K-5 | 65 students
Hally Magnet Middle School (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
2585 Grove St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-3939
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-3939
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3901 Margareta
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7300
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7300
Gr: PK-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
20119 Wisconsin Street
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-3851
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-3851
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
16151 James Couzens
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 935-1388
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 935-1388
Gr: K-5 | 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 48221, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 48221, MI include Bates Academy, Bagley Elementary School Of Journalism And Technology and Pasteur Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 48221?
7 public preschools are located in 48221.
What is the racial composition of students in 48221?
48221 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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