For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,719 students in 49507, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 49507, MI are Gerald R Ford Academic Center, Burton Elementary School and Hope Academy Of West Michigan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49507 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49507, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 49507, MI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gerald R Ford Academic Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
851 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2133 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2262
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2262
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Hope Academy Of West Michigan
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 Brown St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 301-8458
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 301-8458
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2252
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2252
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Dickinson Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
448 Dickinson St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2505
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2505
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2505 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2242
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2242
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 49507, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 49507, MI include Gerald R Ford Academic Center, Burton Elementary School and Hope Academy Of West Michigan.
How many public preschools are located in 49507?
6 public preschools are located in 49507.
What is the racial composition of students in 49507?
49507 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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