For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,975 students in Southfield, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Southfield, MI are Kennedy Learning Center, Vandenberg Elementary School and Alice M Birney K8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southfield, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Southfield, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16229 Mt Vernon
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8828
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8828
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Vandenberg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16100 Edwards Ave
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7378
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7378
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Alice M Birney K8 School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27225 Evergreen Road
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Grades: PK-8
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
Bradford Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24218 Garner St
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 351-0000
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 351-0000
Grades: PK-12
| 1,067 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crescent Pk1
Charter School
17570 West 12 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 423-4581
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 423-4581
Grades: PK-1
| 170 students
Southfield, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Lathrup Village (Closed 2012)
Charter School
27700 Southfield Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 569-0089
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 569-0089
Grades: K-8
| 356 students
Academy Of Southfield (Closed 2016)
Charter School
18330 George Washington Dr
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 557-6121
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 557-6121
Grades: K-8
| 286 students
27225 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Aspire Leadership Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
21705 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-0012
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-0012
Grades: 7-8
| 1 students
Brace-lederle K-8 School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
18575 W 9 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8730
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8730
Grades: PK-9
| 554 students
Bussey Center For Early Child Education (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
19080 West 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7350
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7350
Grades: K
| 3 students
24500 Larkins St
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8780
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8780
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
20900 Independence Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8855
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8855
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
16500 Lincoln Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7440
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7440
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
16299 Mount Vernon Street
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-7680
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-7680
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
19080 W. 12 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8590
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8590
Grades: K-1
| 94 students
17050 Dorset
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 443-4025
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 443-4025
Grades: PK-K
| 10 students
16300 Lincoln Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7400
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7400
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Southfield Education Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
16299 Mount Vernon St
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-4328
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-4328
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
24675 Lahser Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8601
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8601
Grades: 8-12
| 1,047 students
19301 West 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7200
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7200
Grades: 8-12
| 880 students
Taylor International Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
26555 Franklin Road
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 354-1500
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 354-1500
Grades: K-8
| 245 students
Tri County Educational Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
16299 Mount Vernon St
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 435-5071
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 435-5071
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
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, Vandenberg Elementary School and Alice M Birney K8 School.
How many public preschools are located in Southfield, MI?
5 public preschools are located in Southfield, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Southfield, MI?
Southfield, MI public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 38% (majority Black).
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