For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 702 students in Rockford, MI. The top ranked public preschools in Rockford, MI are Meadow Ridge Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockford, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Rockford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Rockford, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8100 Courtland Dr Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6342
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6342
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
156 Lewis St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6360
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6360
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rockford, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rfc Alternative Education Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4100 Kroes
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6348
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6348
Gr: 9 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rockford, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Rockford, MI include Meadow Ridge Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School. Rockford has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public preschools are located in Rockford?
2 public preschools are located in Rockford.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockford?
Rockford public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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