For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,055 students in 49006, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 49006, MI are Kingwestwood Elementary School, Indian Prairie Elementary School and Arcadia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49006 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49006, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 49006, MI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingwestwood Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Nichols Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0610
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0610
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Indian Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3546 Grand Prairie Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0590
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0590
Gr: PK-3 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Arcadia Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
932 Boswell Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0530
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0530
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Kalamazoo Resa West Campusecse
Special Education School
4606 Croyden Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 250-9678
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 250-9678
Gr: PK-1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 49006, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 49006, MI include Kingwestwood Elementary School, Indian Prairie Elementary School and Arcadia Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 49006?
4 public preschools are located in 49006.
What is the racial composition of students in 49006?
49006 public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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