For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 829 students in Rockwood, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Rockwood, MI are Chapman Elementary School and Parsons Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockwood, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Rockwood have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Rockwood, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chapman Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31500 Olmstead Rd
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-6380
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-6380
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Parsons Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14473 Middle Gibraltar Rd
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7050
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7050
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rockwood, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Downriver High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
33211 Mccann Rd
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7080
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7080
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Gibraltar Early Child Education Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
21762 Harding St
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7070
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7070
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rockwood, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rockwood, MI include Chapman Elementary School and Parsons Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rockwood?
2 public preschools are located in Rockwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockwood?
Rockwood public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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