For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,864 students in 48227, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 48227, MI are Coleman A Young Elementary School, Edison Elementary School and Dossin Elementarymiddle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 48227 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 48227, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 48227, MI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coleman A Young Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15771 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0725
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0725
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17045 Grand River Ave
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-1066
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-1066
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
Dossin Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16650 Glendale St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9390
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9390
Grades: PK-8
| 305 students
Rank: #44.
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8145 Puritan St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 494-3830
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 494-3830
Grades: PK-8
| 690 students
Rank: #55.
John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15850 Strathmoor St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9600
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9600
Grades: PK-8
| 845 students
Rank: #66.
Burns Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14350 Terry St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0534
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0534
Grades: PK-8
| 377 students
48227, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14213 Whitcomb St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
14213 Whitcomb Avenue
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
13001 Fenkell Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-0180
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-0180
Grades: PK-5
| 22 students
14350 Terry St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0534
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0534
Grades: K-8
| 366 students
15125 Schoolcraft Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0770
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0770
Grades: K-8
| 519 students
15850 Strathmoor Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9600
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9600
Grades: 6-8
| 521 students
15055 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9400
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Cooley North Wing High School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
15055 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-1144
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-1144
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
16501 Elmira Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-1000
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-1000
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Fam Academy Of Detroit (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
15250 Grand River
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 273-8094
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 273-8094
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
14735 Orangelawn Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0707
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0707
Grades: PK-6
| 354 students
9600 Mettetal Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9363
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9363
Grades: K-8
| 429 students
8145 Puritan Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 494-3830
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 494-3830
Grades: K-8
| 558 students
13600 Ward Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-0673
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-0673
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Oakman Elementary Orthopedic School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
12920 Wadsworth St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-9540
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-9540
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
12744 Elmira St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-0260
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-0260
Grades: PK-8
| 598 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 48227, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 48227, MI include Coleman A Young Elementary School, Edison Elementary School and Dossin Elementarymiddle School.
How many public preschools are located in 48227?
6 public preschools are located in 48227.
What is the racial composition of students in 48227?
48227 public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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