For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,150 students in Harper Woods, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Harper Woods, MI are Beacon Elementary School and Chandler Park Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harper Woods, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Harper Woods have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Harper Woods, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beacon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19475 Beaconsfield St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-5343
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-5343
Gr: PK-2 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Chandler Park Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20200 Kelly Rd
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 884-8830
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 884-8830
Gr: PK-5 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Harper Woods, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20655 Lennon St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 432-4800
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 432-4800
Gr: K-5
19360 Harper Ave
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 885-6250
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 885-6250
Gr: 6-8
Diploma Success Community School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
19872 Kelly Road
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(586) 933-6075
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(586) 933-6075
Gr: K-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 95:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
19800 Anita St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 882-4631
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 882-4631
Gr: K-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
19360 Harper Ave
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 649-2200
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 649-2200
Gr: K-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Harper Woods, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Harper Woods, MI include Beacon Elementary School and Chandler Park Academy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Harper Woods?
2 public preschools are located in Harper Woods.
What is the racial composition of students in Harper Woods?
Harper Woods public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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