For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 716 students in 49002, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 49002, MI are Woodsedge Learning Center and Lake Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49002 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49002, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 49002, MI Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodsedge Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 E Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9414
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9414
Gr: PK-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Lake Center Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10011 Portage Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6355
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6355
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
49002, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kalamazoo Resa - Local-based Speced Programs (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1819 East Milham Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9323
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9323
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
321 W South St
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Gr: PK
1819 East Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9214
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9214
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student
8106 Waylee Street
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6500
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6500
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 49002, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 49002, MI include Woodsedge Learning Center and Lake Center Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 49002?
2 public preschools are located in 49002.
What is the racial composition of students in 49002?
49002 public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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