For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,187 students in 48238, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 48238, MI are Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Joy Preparatory Academy and Noble Elementarymiddle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 48238 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 48238, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 48238, MI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15531 Linwood St
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-8820
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-8820
Grades: PK-8
| 520 students
Rank: #22.
Joy Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15055 Dexter Ave
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 340-0023
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 340-0023
Grades: PK-12
| 171 students
Rank: #33.
Noble Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8646 Fullerton St
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 873-0377
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 873-0377
Grades: PK-8
| 496 students
48238, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8100 West Davison
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 646-9053
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 646-9053
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
2200 Ewald Circle
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 866-0605
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 866-0605
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
8145 Chalfonte Street
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 873-5705
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 873-5705
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
8735 Schoolcraft Street
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 933-1535
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 933-1535
Grades: 5-8
| 324 students
13141 Rosa Parks Blvd
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 596-0010
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 596-0010
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2001 La Belle St
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 873-6810
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 873-6810
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8145 Puritan St
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-3830
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-3830
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
2001 La Belle St
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 852-1500
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 852-1500
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
2200 Ewald Circle
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 454-3268
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 454-3268
Grades: K-8
| 42 students
13141 Rosa Parks Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 852-1575
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 852-1575
Grades: 6-8
| 403 students
13120 Wildemere Street
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 252-3050
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 252-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
8200 Midland Street
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-7322
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-7322
Grades: 6-8
| 475 students
13120 Wildemere St
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 852-1450
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 852-1450
Grades: K-8
| 201 students
14900 Parkside Street
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-3944
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-3944
Grades: PK-4
| 8 students
2701 Fenkell Street
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-8100
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-8100
Grades: PK-8
| 1,095 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 48238, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 48238, MI include Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Joy Preparatory Academy and Noble Elementarymiddle School.
How many public preschools are located in 48238?
3 public preschools are located in 48238.
What is the racial composition of students in 48238?
48238 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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