For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,373 students in 49008, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 49008, MI are Winchell Elementary School, Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts and Paramount Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49008 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49008, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 39% (majority Black).
Best 49008, MI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winchell Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2316 Winchell Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0780
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0780
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3215 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0790
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0790
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #33.
Paramount Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3624 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 553-6400
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 553-6400
Grades: PK-8
| 370 students
49008, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Learning Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3410 Laird Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0540
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0540
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2121 Hudson Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 488-6324
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 488-6324
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
John F. Kennedy Center School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1411 Oakland Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0600
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0600
Grades: PK
| 162 students
3410 Laird Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 250-9678
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 250-9678
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Lakeside Academy (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
3921 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4760
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4760
Grades: 6-12
| 104 students
Lakeside Charter School Kalamazoo (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3921 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4760
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 381-4760
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
3410 Laird Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0710
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0710
Grades: PK-3
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 49008, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 49008, MI include Winchell Elementary School, Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts and Paramount Charter Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 49008?
3 public preschools are located in 49008.
What is the racial composition of students in 49008?
49008 public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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