For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,547 students in 48239, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 48239, MI are Fisher Elementary School, Jane Addams Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 48239 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 48239, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 48239, MI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10000 Crosley
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-2455
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-2455
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Jane Addams Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14025 Berwyn
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-8064
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-8064
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26555 Westfield
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 937-2330
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 937-2330
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Vandenberg Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24901 Cathedral
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-0300
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-0300
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
26440 Puritan
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-3801
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-3801
Gr: PK-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
48239, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15995 Delaware Ave
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-3600
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-3600
Gr: 2-5 | 410 students Minority enrollment: 49%
23750 Elmira
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 537-9311
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 537-9311
Gr: 9-12
23750 Elmira St
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 537-9311
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 537-9311
Gr: 6-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
15100 Aubrey
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 592-3351
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 592-3351
Gr: 1-3 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Shear Early Childhood Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
26141 Schoolcraft
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 535-4000
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 535-4000
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 48239, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 48239, MI include Fisher Elementary School, Jane Addams Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 48239?
5 public preschools are located in 48239.
What is the racial composition of students in 48239?
48239 public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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