For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 878 students in Grosse Pointe, MI. The top-ranked public preschools in Grosse Pointe, MI are John Monteith Elementary School and Marquette Elementarymiddle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grosse Pointe, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Grosse Pointe have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Grosse Pointe, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Monteith Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1275 Cook Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4500
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4500
Gr: PK-4 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Marquette Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6145 Canyon St
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 417-9360
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 417-9360
Gr: PK-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Grosse Pointe, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Barnard Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
900 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Barnes Early Childhood Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
20090 Morningside Dr
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Gr: PK
820 Beaconsfield Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-5000
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-5000
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Grosse Pointe, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Grosse Pointe, MI include John Monteith Elementary School and Marquette Elementarymiddle School. Grosse Pointe has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public preschools are located in Grosse Pointe?
2 public preschools are located in Grosse Pointe.
What is the racial composition of students in Grosse Pointe?
Grosse Pointe public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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