For the 2024 school year, there are 40 public preschools serving 13,829 students in Grand Rapids, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Grand Rapids, MI are Knapp Forest Elementary School, Breton Downs School and Pine Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Rapids, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Grand Rapids have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Grand Rapids, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knapp Forest Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4243 Knapp Valley Dr Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8980
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8980
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #22.
Breton Downs School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Boston St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7552
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7552
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 477 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4368 Heather Ln Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8900
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8900
Grades: PK-4
| 351 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Thornapple Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6932 Bridgewater Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8920
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8920
Grades: PK-4
| 376 students
Rank: #66.
Excel Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4201 Breton Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Grades: PK-12
| 789 students
Rank: #77.
Meadow Brook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1450 Forest Hill Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8740
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8740
Grades: PK-4
| 485 students
Rank: #88.
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4261 Schoolcraft St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 254-6040
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 254-6040
Grades: PK-6
| 490 students
Rank: #99.
Congress Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
940 Baldwin St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2201
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2201
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Rank: #1010.
Endeavor Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5757 East Paris Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 554-5241
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 554-5241
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #1111.
West Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3880 Stuyvesant Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3470
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3470
Grades: PK-4
| 259 students
Rank: #1212.
Ca Frost Environmental Science Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1460 Laughlin Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2250
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2250
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #1313.
West Mi Of Environmental Science
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4463 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 791-7454
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 791-7454
Grades: PK-12
| 778 students
Rank: #1414.
North Park Montessori Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Grades: PK-8
| 392 students
Rank: #1515.
Townline Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 538-4120
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 538-4120
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #1616.
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
159 College Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Grades: PK-12
| 315 students
Rank: #1717.
Ridgemoor Park Montessori
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2555 Inverness Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 819-5321
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 819-5321
Grades: PK-6
| 136 students
Rank: #1818.
Shawmut Hills School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Burritt St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3055
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3055
Grades: PK-8
| 258 students
Rank: #1919.
Mulick Park Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1761 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2810
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2810
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #2020.
Coit Creative Arts Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
617 Coit Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2390
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2390
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #2121.
Aberdeen Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
928 Aberdeen St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
Grades: PK-8
| 233 students
Rank: #2222.
East Leonard Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 Barnett St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2525
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #2323.
Kenosha Park Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2696
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2696
Grades: PK-5
| 138 students
Rank: #2424.
Hope Of West Michigan
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
240 Brown Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 301-8458
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 301-8458
Grades: PK-12
| 379 students
Rank: #2525.
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Costa Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Grades: PK-12
| 62 students
Rank: #2626.
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Oakland Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2947
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2947
Grades: PK-6
| 621 students
Rank: #2727.
Sibley School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
943 Sibley St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3100
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #2828.
Sherwood Global Studies Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3859 Chamberlain Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-3095
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-3095
Grades: PK-6
| 134 students
Rank: #2929.
Palmer School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
309 Palmer St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2929
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2929
Grades: PK-5
| 159 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Kent Hills Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1445 Emerald Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2727
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2727
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Stocking Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
863 7th St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3130
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3130
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #3232.
Harrison Park Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Davis Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Grades: PK-8
| 669 students
Rank: #3333.
Dickinson Academy
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Rank: #3434.
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
645 Logan St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2600
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2600
Grades: PK-8
| 301 students
Rank: #35 - 3835. - 38.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
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Grand Rapids, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3150
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3150
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
1061 Kensington Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2620
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2620
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
1010 Alexander St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2213
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2213
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
921 Alger Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2222
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2222
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
Bimaadiziwin School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
45 Lexington Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2797
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2797
Grades: Inquire with school
| 107 students
Campau Park School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
50 Antoine St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2290
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2290
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
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
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Campus School For Arts & Literature (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
710 Benjamin Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 771-3525
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 771-3525
Grades: K-8
| 444 students
Cbot School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
864 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Grades: 12
| 20 students
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2301
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2301
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
1417 Covell Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2411
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2411
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Grades: 9-12
| 578 students
Day Treatment (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-2340
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-2340
Grades: 7-11
| 12 students
Early Childhood Center At Campus (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1326 Thomas Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
758 Eastern Avenue Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 819-2510
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 819-2510
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Fairview Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
2396 Hillside Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 363-3879
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 363-3879
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
159 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2530
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2530
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
Gateway MiddleHigh School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
311 State Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 458-9646
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 458-9646
Grades: 7-12
| 158 students
851 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Grades: 6-8
| 266 students
Godwin Heights Autism Program Middle School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
111 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2084
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2084
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
670 Burton Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
670 Burton St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grades: K-5
| 96 students
670 Burton Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 38 students
Grand Rapids Oral Deaf (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-5706
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-5706
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Grand Rapids Technical High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1625 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3150
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3150
Grades: Inquire with school
| 25 students
9181 Kenowa Avenue Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 254-6170
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 254-6170
Grades: K-1
| 189 students
409 Lafayette Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2734
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2734
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hamilton Early Childhood Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3303 Breton Road Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 493-5693
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 493-5693
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3303 Breton Road Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 245-2203
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 245-2203
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
1440 Davis Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Grades: PK-8
| 890 students
1505 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-6021
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-6021
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
538 Madison Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2606
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2606
Grades: PK
| 99 students
Hillcrest Environ. Science Academy (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
1415 Lyon Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 771-3466
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 771-3466
Grades: K-8
| 382 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Grand Rapids, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Grand Rapids, MI include Knapp Forest Elementary School, Breton Downs School and Pine Ridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grand Rapids, MI?
40 public preschools are located in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Rapids, MI?
Grand Rapids, MI public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 38% (majority Black).
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