For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,547 students in 48239, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 48239, MI are Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Fisher Elementary School and Jane Addams 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 18% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10000 Crosley
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-2455
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-2455
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Jane Addams Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14025 Berwyn
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-8064
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-8064
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #44.
Vandenberg Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24901 Cathedral
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-0300
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-0300
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: n/an/a
26440 Puritan
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-3801
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-3801
Grades: PK-6
| 390 students
48239, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15995 Delaware Ave
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-3600
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-3600
Grades: 2-5
| 410 students
23750 Elmira
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 537-9311
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 537-9311
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
23750 Elmira St
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 537-9311
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 537-9311
Grades: 6-12
| 284 students
15100 Aubrey
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 592-3351
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 592-3351
Grades: 1-3
| 86 students
Shear Early Childhood Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
26141 Schoolcraft
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 535-4000
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 535-4000
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 48239, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 48239, MI include Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Fisher Elementary School and Jane Addams 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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