For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,492 students in the neighborhood of West Portage, Portage, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in West Portage are 12th Street Elementary School, Amberly Elementary School and Angling Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Portage, Portage, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of West Portage, Portage, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
12th Street Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6501 S 12th St
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6900
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Amberly Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6637 Amberly St
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5900
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Angling Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5340 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6000
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of West Portage, Portage, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of West Portage, Portage, MI include 12th Street Elementary School, Amberly Elementary School and Angling Road Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of West Portage, Portage?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of West Portage, Portage.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Portage, Portage?
the neighborhood of West Portage, Portage public preschools minority enrollment is 33% 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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