For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,529 students in 48237, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 48237, MI are Pepper Elementary School, Einstein Elementary School and Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 48237 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 48237, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 48237, MI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pepper Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24301 Church St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7680
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7680
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Einstein Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14001 Northend Ave
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7640
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7640
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21700 Marlow St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(313) 539-4115
Oak Park, MI 48237
(313) 539-4115
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #44.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23400 Jerome St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7610
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7610
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
12901 Albany St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7610
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7610
Gr: PK-K | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
48237, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20820 Greenfield
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 968-0440
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 968-0440
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
21700 Marlow St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 547-2323
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 547-2323
Gr: K-5
14700 W. Lincoln Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8400
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8400
Gr: K-2 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
14700 Lincoln St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8900
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8900
Gr: PK
13400 Oak Park Boulevard
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 423-4581
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 423-4581
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
21700 Marlow St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(313) 347-0026
Oak Park, MI 48237
(313) 347-0026
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1
Great Oaks Day Treatment Program (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
24301 Church St.
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7676
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7676
Gr: 1-6 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Oak Park Alternative Education Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
12901 Albany
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 291-6722
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 291-6722
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 254:1
Oak Park Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13900 Granzon St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(586) 465-9474
Oak Park, MI 48237
(586) 465-9474
Gr: K-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 48237, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 48237, MI include Pepper Elementary School, Einstein Elementary School and Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla.
How many public preschools are located in 48237?
5 public preschools are located in 48237.
What is the racial composition of students in 48237?
48237 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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