For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,160 students in 49506, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 49506, MI are Breton Downs School, Congress Elementary School and Mulick Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49506 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49506, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 49506, MI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Breton Downs School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Boston St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7552
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7552
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Congress Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
940 Baldwin St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2201
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2201
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Mulick Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1761 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2810
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2810
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Campus Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
710 Benjamin Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2535
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2535
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
49506, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Campus Early Childhood Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1326 Thomas St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Gr: PK-K
Early Childhood Center At Campus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1326 Thomas Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Gr: PK-K
1050 Iroquois Drive Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2640
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2640
Gr: 7-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Job Corps (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
110 Hall Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2676
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2676
Gr: Inquire with school | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1761 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2810
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2810
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Ottawa Community School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2055 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3088
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3088
Gr: 10-12 | 25 students
Shawnee Park Oral-deaf Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
2036 Chesaning Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3070
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3070
Gr: PK-11 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
2036 Chesaning Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3062
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3062
Gr: K-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
1250 Sigsbee Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(661) 771-3111
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(661) 771-3111
Gr: K-6 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1250 Sigsbee St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3077
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3077
Gr: K-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Southside Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2055 Rosewood Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 771-2912
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 771-2912
Gr: Inquire with school | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Woodcliff (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2915 Hall St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-3535
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-3535
Gr: PK
Woodcliff Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2915 Hall St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-3535
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-3535
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 49506, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 49506, MI include Breton Downs School, Congress Elementary School and Mulick Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 49506?
4 public preschools are located in 49506.
What is the racial composition of students in 49506?
49506 public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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