For the 2025 school year, there are 207 public preschools serving 85,131 students in Wayne County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Wayne County, MI are Gallimore Elementary School, The Lincoln Center and Parke Lane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Wayne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gallimore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8375 N Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3155
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3155
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
The Lincoln Center
Special Education School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
891 Goddard St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-5900
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-5900
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Parke Lane Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21610 Parke Ln
Grosse Ile, MI 48138
(734) 362-2600
Grosse Ile, MI 48138
(734) 362-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Tonda Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
46501 Warren Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-6100
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Achieve Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 Denton Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0960
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0960
Gr: PK-8 | 765 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1611 N York St
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6350
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6350
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Dodson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 N Beck Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8003
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8003
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Madison School
Special Education School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4460 18th St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6400
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6400
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9300 Hubbard St
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 744-2720
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 744-2720
Gr: PK-4 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Duvall Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22561 Beech St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-2750
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Haigh Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 N Silvery Ln
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6200
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Keidan Special Education Center
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4441 Collingwood St
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 873-9400
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 873-9400
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Waverly St
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6300
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1414.
Bentley Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 S Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6360
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6360
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1515.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30200 Lyndon St
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 744-2775
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 744-2775
Gr: PK-4 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
Hoben Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44680 Saltz Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8670
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8670
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1717.
Bates Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19701 Wyoming St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7000
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7000
Gr: PK-8 | 785 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1818.
Arno Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7500 Fox Ave
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 827-1050
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 827-1050
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1919.
Wegienka Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23925 Arsenal Rd
Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 783-3367
Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 783-3367
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2020.
Chrysler Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1445 E Lafayette St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 494-8440
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 494-8440
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Savage Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
42975 Savage Rd
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 699-5050
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 699-5050
Gr: PK-4 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2222.
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 Harrison Ave
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4560
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2323.
Lowrey Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6601 Jonathon St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1800
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2424.
Moses Field Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Sheridan St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-5790
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-5790
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2525.
Rosedale Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36651 Ann Arbor Trl
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 744-2800
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 744-2800
Gr: PK-4 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2626.
Snow Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 Culver Ave
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6250
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 S Haggerty Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6346
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6346
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2929.
Nowlin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23600 Penn St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6900
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3030.
Howe Trainable Center And Montessori
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-7000
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-7000
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3131.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
43721 Hanford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-4800
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3232.
Cooke School
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21200 Taft Rd
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 344-3550
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 344-3550
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3333.
Richard C Hedke Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3201 Marian Dr
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4563
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4563
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Oakman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7545 Chase Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6500
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
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%
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Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
29193 Beech St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Gr: 9 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
17101 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Gr: 9-11 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3056 Hanley St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 347-0026
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 347-0026
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
14213 Whitcomb St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Gr: 6-8
5680 Konkel St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 596-7640
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 596-7640
Gr: PK-8 | 860 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
300 South Henry Ruff Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 722-1465
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 722-1465
Gr: K-8 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Ace Academy (Sda) - Calumet Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
330 Glendale St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Gr: 6-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 97%
13330 E Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Gr: 4-12
330 Glendale
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Gr: 4-12 | 136 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
28201 Lyndon Street
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 744-2685
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 744-2685
Gr: K-6 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
19499 Victor Parkway
Livonia, MI 48152
(313) 625-4700
Livonia, MI 48152
(313) 625-4700
Gr: 10-12
African Heritage Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
21511 W. Mcnichols
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-2357
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-2357
Gr: 2-12 | 21 students
20119 Wisconsin St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Gr: 6-12 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
8666 Quincy St
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 898-6444
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 898-6444
Gr: PK-12 | 898 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Allen Early Learning Academy (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
11100 North Haggerty Road
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 582-6801
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 582-6801
Gr: PK
11100 North Haggerty Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-3050
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-3050
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Allen Park Community School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
14700 Moore Ave
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 827-2660
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 827-2660
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
8100 West Davison
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 646-9053
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 646-9053
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
8858 Petoskey Avenue
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 596-4900
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 596-4900
Gr: PK-2 | 69 students
10215 King Richard
Detroit, MI 48224
Detroit, MI 48224
Gr: K-8 | 379 students Minority enrollment: 99%
2200 Ewald Circle
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 866-0605
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 866-0605
Gr: PK-6 | 169 students
4900 E. Hilldale Street
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7770
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7770
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
B Beck Education Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
27100 Bennett
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3501
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3501
Gr: PK-K
Barbour Magnet Middle School (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
4209 Seneca Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-2300
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Barnard Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
900 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Barnes Early Childhood Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
20090 Morningside Dr
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Gr: PK
Barsamian Preparatory Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7650 2nd Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1288
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1288
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 467-5697
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 467-5697
Gr: 3-5 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wayne County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Wayne County, MI include Gallimore Elementary School, The Lincoln Center and Parke Lane Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wayne County?
207 public preschools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wayne County include: Pardee School vs. Polk Elementary School, Barth Elementary School vs. Gudith Elementary School, Madison School vs. The Lincoln Center
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