For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 656 students in 48329, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 48329, MI are Schoolcraft Elementary School, Waterford Montessori Academy and Kingsley Montgomery School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 48329 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 48329, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 48329, MI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Schoolcraft Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6400 Maceday Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-6211
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-6211
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Waterford Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4860 Midland Ave
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2400
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Kingsley Montgomery School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4265 Halkirk Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-9660
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-9660
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
48329, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3000 Sashabaw Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649
Gr: K-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
3810 Clintonville Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-8900
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
2989 Van Zandt
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-6347
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-6347
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
6010 Hatchery
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 666-9593
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 666-9593
Gr: PK
4241 Steffens Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-1091
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-1091
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 48329, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 48329, MI include Schoolcraft Elementary School, Waterford Montessori Academy and Kingsley Montgomery School.
How many public preschools are located in 48329?
3 public preschools are located in 48329.
What is the racial composition of students in 48329?
48329 public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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