For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,381 students in 49546, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 49546, MI are Thornapple Elementary School, Pine Ridge Elementary School and Collins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49546 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49546, MI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 49546, MI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thornapple Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6932 Bridgewater Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8920
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8920
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 Redford Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8910
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8910
Gr: PK-4 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4368 Heather Ln Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8900
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8900
Gr: PK-4 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Ridgemoor Park Montessori
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2555 Inverness Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 819-5321
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 819-5321
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
49546, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 49546, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 49546, MI include Thornapple Elementary School, Pine Ridge Elementary School and Collins Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 49546?
4 public preschools are located in 49546.
What is the racial composition of students in 49546?
49546 public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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