Top 10 Best Wayne County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 209 public preschools serving 80,305 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 23% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% 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 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Wayne County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gallimore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8375 North Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
The Lincoln Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
891 Goddard
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-5900
Grades: PK-12
| 141 students
Rank: #33.
21610 Parke Ln
Grosse Ile, MI 48138
(734) 362-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
Tonda Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
46501 Warren Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #55.
Madison School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4460 18th Street
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6400
Grades: PK-12
| 158 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1611 North York St
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6350
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Rosedale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
36651 Ann Arbor Trl
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 744-2800
Grades: PK-4
| 342 students
Rank: #88.
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2600 Harrison Ave
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4560
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Bentley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 South Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6360
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9300 Hubbard St
Livonia, MI 48150
(734) 744-2720
Grades: PK-4
| 468 students
Rank: #1111.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30200 Lyndon St
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 744-2775
Grades: PK-4
| 375 students
Rank: #1212.
Haigh Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 North Silvery Ln
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #1313.
Duvall Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22561 Beech St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
Rank: #1414.
Howe Trainable Center And Montessori
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22586 Ann Arbor Trail
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-7000
Grades: PK-12
| 248 students
Rank: #1515.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
43721 Hanford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #1616.
Chrysler Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1445 East Lafayette St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 494-8440
Grades: PK-5
| 123 students
Rank: #1717.
Star International Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45081 Geddes Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(313) 565-0507
Grades: PK-8
| 93 students
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Carstens Elementarymiddle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13000 Essex Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 291 students
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Coleman A Young Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15771 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0725
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Dove Of Detroit
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20001 Wexford
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 366-9110
Grades: PK-8
| 503 students
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Edmonson Montessori
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1300 W Canfield St
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 873-7441
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Edward Duke Ellington At Beckham
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9860 Park Dr
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-8500
Grades: PK-8
| 469 students
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Golightly Education Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5536 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 494-2538
Grades: PK-8
| 295 students
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Gompers Elementarymiddle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14450 Burt Road
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7495
Grades: PK-8
| 790 students
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Harms Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2400 Central St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3492
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Hope Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12121 Broadstreet Ave
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 934-0054
Grades: PK-8
| 438 students
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Nichols Elementarymiddle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3000 Burns St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 852-0800
Grades: PK-8
| 255 students
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Palmer Park Preparatory Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3901 Margareta St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7300
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Redford Service Learning Campus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25490 Grand River Ave
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 541-7619
Grades: PK-8
| 329 students
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1551 Beard St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3489
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Spain Elementarymiddle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3700 Beaubien St
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-2081
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15531 Linwood St
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-8820
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Vernor Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13726 Pembroke Ave
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7342
Grades: PK-8
| 264 students
Rank: #3434.
Keidan Special Education Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4441 Collingwood St
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 873-9400
Grades: PK-8
| 100 students
Rank: #3535.
Cooke School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
21200 Taft Rd
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 344-3550
Grades: PK-12
| 142 students
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Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
29193 Beech St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Grades: 9
| 196 students
17101 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Grades: 9-11
| 206 students
16418 West Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 272-5473
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
28500 Avondale St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 641-1312
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3056 Hanley St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 347-0026
Grades: K-8
| 235 students
14213 Whitcomb St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
14213 Whitcomb Avenue
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
5680 Konkel St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 596-7640
Grades: PK-8
| 860 students
300 South Henry Ruff Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 722-1465
Grades: K-8
| 341 students
Ace Academy (Sda) - Calumet Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
330 Glendale St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
13330 E Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
330 Glendale
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Grades: 4-12
| 136 students
28201 Lyndon Street
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 744-2685
Grades: K-6
| 350 students
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1915
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
19499 Victor Parkway
Livonia, MI 48152
(313) 625-4700
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
21511 W. Mcnichols
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-2357
Grades: 2-12
| 21 students
20119 Wisconsin St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Grades: 6-12
| 114 students
Allen Academy (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
Charter School
8666 Quincy St
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 898-6444
Grades: PK-12
| 898 students
14595 Heyden
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 541-1436
Grades: K-9
| 673 students
11100 North Haggerty Road
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 582-6801
Grades: PK
| n/a students
11100 North Haggerty Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
27100 Bennett
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-6001
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8100 West Davison
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 646-9053
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
8858 Petoskey Avenue
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 596-4900
Grades: PK-2
| 69 students
10215 King Richard
Detroit, MI 48224
Grades: K-8
| 379 students
2200 Ewald Circle
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 866-0605
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
4900 E. Hilldale Street
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7770
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
4209 Seneca Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Barnard Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
900 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Grades: 1-12
| 27 students
20090 Morningside Dr
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Grades: PK
| n/a students
7650 2nd Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1288
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 467-5697
Grades: 3-5
| 453 students
1021 Clairpointe
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-0491
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
840 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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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, MI?
209 public preschools are located in Wayne County, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County, MI?
Wayne County, MI public preschools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 38% (majority Black).

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