For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 893 students in 49037, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 49037, MI are Lamora Park School, Valley View Elementary School and Battle Creek Montessori Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49037 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49037, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 49037, MI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lamora Park School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65 Woodlawn Ave N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9725
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9725
Grades: PK-2
| 157 students
Rank: #22.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
960 Avenue A
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 441-9150
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 441-9150
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
Battle Creek Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
399 20th St N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 339-3308
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 339-3308
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Rank: #44.
Dudley School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
308 Roosevelt Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9720
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9720
Grades: PK-2
| 132 students
49037, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
123 Bedford Rd N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9735
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9735
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 49037, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 49037, MI include Lamora Park School, Valley View Elementary School and Battle Creek Montessori Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 49037?
4 public preschools are located in 49037.
What is the racial composition of students in 49037?
49037 public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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