For the 2025 school year, there are 80 public preschools serving 35,186 students in Detroit, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Detroit, MI are Keidan Special Education Center, Bates Academy and Chrysler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Detroit, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Detroit have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Detroit, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Keidan Special Education Center
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4441 Collingwood St
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 873-9400
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 873-9400
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Bates Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19701 Wyoming St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7000
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7000
Gr: PK-8 | 785 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Rank: #33.
Chrysler Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1445 E Lafayette St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 494-8440
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 494-8440
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Moses Field Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Sheridan St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-5790
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-5790
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Edmonson Montessori
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W Canfield St
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 873-7441
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 873-7441
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6501 W Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 651-2400
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 651-2400
Gr: PK-8 | 689 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Detroit Edison Public School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1903 Wilkins St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 833-1100
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 833-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 855 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Bagley Elementary School Of Journalism And Technology
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Curtis St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7175
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7175
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Rank: #99.
Charles Wright Academy Of Arts And Science
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19299 Berg Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 538-3024
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 538-3024
Gr: PK-8 | 633 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1010.
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%
Rank: #1111.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8530 Joy Rd
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 873-7441
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 873-7441
Gr: PK-6 | 192 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1212.
Pasteur Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19811 Stoepel St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7314
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7314
Gr: PK-6 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1313.
Burton International Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3800
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1414.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 520 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2111 Mullane St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3585
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3585
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Garvey Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Van Dyke St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-7400
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Gardner Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6528 Mansfield St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 581-4615
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 581-4615
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Maybury Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4410 Porter St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-2014
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-2014
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Munger Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5525 Martin St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 873-0655
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 873-0655
Gr: PK-8 | 933 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Carstens Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13000 Essex Ave
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Joy Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15055 Dexter Ave
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 340-0023
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 340-0023
Gr: PK-12 | 171 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Mann Learning Community
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19625 Elmira St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9580
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9580
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2323.
Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6021 Mcmillan St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3701
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3701
Gr: PK-8 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17045 Grand River Ave
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-1066
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-1066
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
David Ellis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18977 Schaefer Hwy
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 450-0642
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 450-0642
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Carleton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11724 Casino St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-8322
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-8322
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Mark Twain Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12800 Visger St
Detroit, MI 48217
(313) 386-5530
Detroit, MI 48217
(313) 386-5530
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Noble Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8646 Fullerton St
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 873-0377
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 873-0377
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2929.
Priest Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7840 Wagner St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 849-3705
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 849-3705
Gr: PK-8 | 693 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3030.
Hutchinson Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Garland St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-4169
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-4169
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: #3131.
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1551 Beard St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3489
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3489
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3232.
Al Holmes Academy Of Blended Learning
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8950 Crane St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-5644
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-5644
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Coleman A Young Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15771 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0725
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0725
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
New Paradigm College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4001 29th St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 852-1500
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 852-1500
Gr: PK-12 | 182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Nichols Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Burns St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 852-0800
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 852-0800
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Detroit, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
17101 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Gr: 9-11 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
14213 Whitcomb St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Gr: 6-8
5680 Konkel St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 596-7640
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 596-7640
Gr: PK-8 | 860 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
13330 E Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Gr: 4-12
African Heritage Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
21511 W. Mcnichols
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-2357
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-2357
Gr: 2-12 | 21 students
20119 Wisconsin St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Gr: 6-12 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
8666 Quincy St
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 898-6444
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 898-6444
Gr: PK-12 | 898 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
8100 West Davison
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 646-9053
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 646-9053
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
8858 Petoskey Avenue
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 596-4900
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 596-4900
Gr: PK-2 | 69 students
10215 King Richard
Detroit, MI 48224
Detroit, MI 48224
Gr: K-8 | 379 students Minority enrollment: 99%
2200 Ewald Circle
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 866-0605
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 866-0605
Gr: PK-6 | 169 students
4900 E. Hilldale Street
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7770
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7770
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Barbour Magnet Middle School (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
4209 Seneca Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-2300
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
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
1021 Clairpointe
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-0491
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-0491
Gr: K-5 | 317 students
840 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
19701 Wyoming Avenue
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7250
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7250
Gr: 7-10 | 550 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
9860 Park Dr
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-8500
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
1501 Canton Street
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 866-7530
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 866-7530
Gr: K-5 | 125 students
6600 Benson Street
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 852-9600
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 852-9600
Gr: K-6 | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
13001 Fenkell Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-0180
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-0180
Gr: PK-5 | 22 students
4601 Seebaldt Street
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 494-2361
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 494-2361
Gr: PK-2 | 183 students
17200 Rowe
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 656-2600
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 656-2600
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5555 Conner St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 656-2600
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 656-2600
Gr: 5-12 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Depaul (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
609 East Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 656-2600
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 656-2600
Gr: 5-12 | 15 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - St. Antoine (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1326 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 646-2600
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 646-2600
Gr: 5-12 | 76 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
8333 Townsend St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 895-2200
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 895-2200
Gr: 5-12 | 8 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
2750 Selden
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 895-3000
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 895-3000
Gr: 5-12 | 75 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
4707 St. Antoine Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 656-2600
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 656-2600
Gr: 5-12 | 27 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Detroit, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Detroit, MI include Keidan Special Education Center, Bates Academy and Chrysler Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Detroit?
80 public preschools are located in Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit?
Detroit public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Detroit are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Detroit include: Moses Field Center vs. Keidan Special Education Center, Keidan Special Education Center vs. Moses Field Center, Edward Duke Ellington At Beckham vs. Detroit Edison Public School Academy
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