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Best 49525 Michigan Public Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,546 students in 49525, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 49525, MI are Knapp Forest Elementary School, West Oakview Elementary School and North Oakview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49525 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49525, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).

Best 49525, MI Public Preschools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knapp Forest Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4243 Knapp Valley Dr Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8980
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
West Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3880 Stuyvesant Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3470
Gr: PK-4 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
North Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4300 Costa Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3450
Gr: PK-4 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
North Park Montessori Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Costa Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 49525 Michigan

49525, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cbot School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
864 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Gr: 12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Kent Innovation High School (Closed 2023)
1655 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-8020
Gr: 9-12
Kent Isd Conference Center (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
1633 East Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-1333
Gr: 11-12
Kent Isd Early Childhood Services (Closed 2010)
2930 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-2217
Gr: PK
Kent Isd Early On (Closed 2023)
2930 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-2217
Gr: PK
Kent Isd Shared Ed Entity (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2930 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-2280
Gr: K-12 | 490 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Kent Transition Center (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
1800 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-2263
Gr: 11-12
Kent Vocational Options Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
864 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
North Park Elementary School (Closed 2014)
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Gr: K-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 49525, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 49525, MI include Knapp Forest Elementary School, West Oakview Elementary School and North Oakview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 49525?
5 public preschools are located in 49525.
What is the racial composition of students in 49525?
49525 public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).

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