For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 371 students in the neighborhood of Islandview, Detroit, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Islandview are Moses Field Center and Garvey Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Islandview, Detroit, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Islandview, Detroit, MI (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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Islandview, Detroit, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Islandview, Detroit, MI include Moses Field Center and Garvey Academy.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Islandview, Detroit?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Islandview, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Islandview, Detroit?
the neighborhood of Islandview, Detroit public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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