Best Southfield Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,434 students in Southfield, MI.

The top-ranked public preschools in Southfield, MI are Kennedy Learning Center, Alice M Birney K8 School and Bradford Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Southfield, MI public preschools have an score of 5% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Southfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Southfield, MI (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Kennedy Learning Center

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
:

Top 30%

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16229 Mount Vernon St
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8828

Gr: PK-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #22.

Alice M Birney K8 School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
:

Bottom 50%

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27225 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800

Gr: PK-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #33.

Bradford Academy

Magnet School
Charter School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
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Bottom 50%

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24218 Garner St
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 351-0000

Gr: PK-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1

Rank: n/an/a

Crescent Academy Pk1

Charter School

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17570 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 423-4581

Gr: PK-1 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Southfield, Michigan

Southfield, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Academy Of Lathrup Village (Closed 2012)

27700 Southfield Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 569-0089

Gr: K-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Academy Of Southfield (Closed 2016)

18330 George Washington Dr
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 557-6121

Gr: K-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Alice M. Birney Middle School (Closed 2011)

27225 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800

Gr: 6-8

Aspire Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

21705 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-0012

Gr: 7-8 | 1 student

Brace-lederle K-8 School (Closed 2023)

18575 W 9 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8730

Gr: PK-9 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Bussey Center For Early Child Education (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

19080 West 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7350

Gr: K | 3 students

Eisenhower Elementary School (Closed 2011)

24500 Larkins St
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8780

Gr: K-5

Fred D. Leonhard Elementary School (Closed 2011)

20900 Independence Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8855

Gr: K-5

Glenn Schoenhals Elementary School (Closed 2011)

16500 Lincoln Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7440

Gr: K-5

John F. Kennedy Elementary School (Closed 2008)

16299 Mount Vernon Street
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-7680

Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Macarthur Primary And Early Education Center (Closed 2018)

19080 W. 12 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8590

Gr: K-1 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Magnolia Child Care Center (Closed 2005)

17050 Dorset
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 443-4025

Gr: PK-K | 10 students

Mary E. Thompson Middle School (Closed 2011)

16300 Lincoln Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7400

Gr: 6-8

Southfield Education Center (Closed 2011)

Special Education School

16299 Mount Vernon St
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-4328

Gr: 9-12

Southfield High School (Closed 2023)

24675 Lahser Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8601

Gr: 8-12 | 1,047 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1

Southfield Regional Academic Campus (Closed 2024)

Alternative School
Magnet School

21705 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8606

Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Southfield-lathrup High School (Closed 2023)

19301 West 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7200

Gr: 8-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Taylor International Academy (Closed 2018)

26555 Franklin Road
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 354-1500

Gr: K-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Tri County Educational Center (Closed 2016)

Alternative School

16299 Mount Vernon St
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 435-5071

Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Southfield, MI?

The top-ranked public preschools in Southfield, MI include Kennedy Learning Center, Alice M Birney K8 School and Bradford Academy.

How many public preschools are located in Southfield?

4 public preschools are located in Southfield.

What is the racial composition of students in Southfield?

Southfield public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).

Which public preschools in Southfield are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public preschools in Southfield include: Bradford Academy vs. Alice M Birney K8 School, Alice M Birney K8 School vs. Bradford Academy