Top 10 Best Public Preschools in Michigan (2024)

The top ranked public preschools in Michigan are Gallimore Elementary School, The Lincoln Center and Rosy Mound School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public preschools are Houghton, Byron Center and Ada.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Michigan is 35%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 48%.

Top Ranked Public Preschools in Michigan (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Gallimore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥99% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
8375 North Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3150
Rank: #22.
The Lincoln Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-12
891 Goddard
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-5900
Rank: #33.
Rosy Mound School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
14016 Lakeshore Dr
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6700
Rank: #44.
Monroe County Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-12
1091 South Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 322-2610
Rank: #55.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-4
426 River St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5504
Rank: #66.
Jeffers Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-4
16031 144th Ave
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5503
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Conant Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
4100 Quarton Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-7000
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hemmeter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
1890 Hemmeter Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1832
Rank: #99.
Marion D Crouse Instr Center
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-12
3330 Luce Rd
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-4507
Rank: #1010.
Iosco Resa Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: ≥80% (Top 1%)
Reading: ≥80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-12
27 North Rempert Rd
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-3006
Rank: #1111.
Handley School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
224 North Elm St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Rank: #1212.
Ada Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-4
731 Ada Dr Se
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8940
Rank: #1313.
Bridgman Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-4
3891 Lake St
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0241
Rank: #1414.
Knapp Forest Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75% (Top 5%)
Reading: 78% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
4243 Knapp Valley Dr Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8980
Rank: #1515.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2134 West Lakewood Blvd
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1300
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Glencairn School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 60-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
939 N Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7930
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Gogebicontonagon Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 60-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-12
202 Elm St
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3438
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Whitehills Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 60-79% (Top 5%)
Reading: ≥80% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
621 Pebblebrook Ln
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7900
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Brewster Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
1535 Brewster Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3300
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Mg Millet Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-12
3660 Southfield Dr
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-2520
Rank: #2121.
Chandler Woods Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading: 74% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
6895 Samrick Ave Ne
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 866-6000
Rank: #2222.
Webber School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70% (Top 5%)
Reading: 76% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
3191 West Clarkston Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48362
(248) 391-0400
Rank: #2323.
Breton Downs School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
2500 Boston St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7552
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Alto Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
6150 Bancroft Ave Se
Alto, MI 49302
(616) 987-2600
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-4
1756 64th St Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6300
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-4
3250 Redford Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8910
Rank: #2727.
Musson Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70% (Top 5%)
Reading: 74% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
3500 Dutton Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4200
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Murray Lake Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
3275 Alden Nash Ave Ne
Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 987-2750
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Pierce Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
1829 Pierce St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-4337
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Robinson School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-4
11801 120th Ave
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-5900
Rank: #3131.
South Arbor Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 64% (Top 10%)
Reading: 76% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
8200 Carpenter Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 528-2821
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Lone Pine Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 60-69% (Top 10%)
Reading: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-3
3100 Lone Pine Rd
West Bloomfield, MI 48323
(248) 341-7300
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Okemos Public Montessoricentral
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 60-69% (Top 10%)
Reading: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-4
4406 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5400
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Robert L Green Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 60-69% (Top 10%)
Reading: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
1811 Pinecrest Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7870
Rank: #3535.
New Groningen School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70% (Top 5%)
Reading: 71% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-5
10542 Chicago Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-3375
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