For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,522 students in 49426, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 49426, MI are Bauer Elementary School, Alward Elementary School and Forest Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49426 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49426, MI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 49426, MI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bauer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8136 48th Ave
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-6824
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-6824
Grades: PK-4
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
Alward Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3811 Port Sheldon St
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-6700
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-6700
Grades: PK-4
| 449 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Grove Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1645 32nd Ave
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 896-9429
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 896-9429
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
5535 School Ave
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 797-0842
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 797-0842
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Jamestown Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
2522 Greenly St
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 662-1478
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 662-1478
Grades: PK-2
| 318 students
Rank: n/an/a
2950 Baldwin St
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 777-6534
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 777-6534
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
49426, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3370 Allen St
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-1510
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-1510
Grades: 9
| 468 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 49426, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 49426, MI include Bauer Elementary School, Alward Elementary School and Forest Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 49426?
6 public preschools are located in 49426.
What is the racial composition of students in 49426?
49426 public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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