For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 352 students in 48202, MI.
The top ranked public preschool in 48202, MI is Golightly Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 48202 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 48202, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 48202, MI Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golightly Education Center
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5536 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 494-2538
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 494-2538
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
48202, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
5250 John R
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 202-6082
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 202-6082
Gr: 4-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
8401 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 494-8080
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 494-8080
Gr: 4-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
8000 John C. Lodge Freeway
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-2944
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-2944
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
8726 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 866-0533
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 866-0533
Gr: PK | 25 students
9026 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1250
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1250
Gr: 9-12 | 1,181 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
7375 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 309-1634
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 309-1634
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
30 Josephine St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 285-9246
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 285-9246
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
317 Harper Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 922-8088
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 922-8088
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
2884 E. Grand Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 866-0533
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 866-0533
Gr: PK | 54 students Minority enrollment: 98%
8700 Byron Street
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-3070
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students
5310 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 831-0100
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 831-0100
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
435 Amsterdam St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 309-0552
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 309-0552
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 48202, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 48202, MI include Golightly Education Center.
How many public preschools are located in 48202?
1 public preschools are located in 48202.
What is the racial composition of students in 48202?
48202 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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