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Best Grand Rapids Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 41 public preschools serving 13,456 students in Grand Rapids, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Grand Rapids, MI are Knapp Forest Elementary School, Thornapple Elementary School and Pine Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Rapids, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Grand Rapids have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Grand Rapids, MI (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knapp Forest Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4243 Knapp Valley Dr Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8980
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Thornapple Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6932 Bridgewater Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8920
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3250 Redford Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8910
Gr: PK-4 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Breton Downs School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2500 Boston St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7552
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
409 Lafayette Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-0330
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4368 Heather Ln Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8900
Gr: PK-4 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4261 Schoolcraft St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 254-6040
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
West Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3880 Stuyvesant Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3470
Gr: PK-4 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1460 Laughlin Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2250
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Congress Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
940 Baldwin St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2201
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
North Park Montessori Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4463 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 791-7454
Gr: PK-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Endeavor Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5757 East Paris Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 554-5241
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1414.
Bowen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4483 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-5220
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5465 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-0030
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
159 College Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Meadowlawn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4939 Burgis Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 534-4608
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1818.
Townline Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 538-4120
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1919.
Coit Creative Arts Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
617 Coit Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2390
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2020.
Ridgemoor Park Montessori
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2555 Inverness Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 819-5321
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2121.
Mulick Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1761 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2810
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2222.
Palmer School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Palmer St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2929
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2323.
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Costa Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2424.
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Oakland Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2947
Gr: PK-6 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Gerald R Ford Academic Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
851 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Shawmut Hills School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2550 Burritt St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3055
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2727.
Aberdeen Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
928 Aberdeen St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Sherwood Global Studies Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3859 Chamberlain Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-3095
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Sibley School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
943 Sibley St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3030.
East Leonard Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Barnett St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3131.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2133 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2262
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Kenosha Park Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2696
Gr: PK-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3333.
Hope Academy Of West Michigan
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Brown St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 301-8458
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1775 Buchanan Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2252
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Kent Hills Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1445 Emerald Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2727
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of Design And Construction (Closed 2014)
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3150
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Adelante High School (Closed 2012)
1061 Kensington Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2620
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Alexander School (Closed 2011)
1010 Alexander St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2213
Gr: K-5
Alger School (Closed 2006)
921 Alger Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2222
Gr: PK-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Bimaadiziwin School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
45 Lexington Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2797
Gr: Inquire with school | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Campau Park School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
50 Antoine St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2290
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Campus Early Childhood Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1326 Thomas St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Gr: PK-K
Campus School For Arts & Literature (Closed 2004)
710 Benjamin Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 771-3525
Gr: K-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Cbot School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
864 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Gr: 12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Central Community School (Closed 2014)
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2301
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Central High School (Closed 2014)
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Covell Elementary School (Closed 2014)
1417 Covell Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2411
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Creston Community School (Closed 2014)
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Creston High School (Closed 2014)
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Day Treatment (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-2340
Gr: 7-11 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Early Childhood Center At Campus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1326 Thomas Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Gr: PK-K
Eastern Elementary School (Closed 2009)
758 Eastern Avenue Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 819-2510
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Fairview Elementary School (Closed 2011)
2396 Hillside Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 363-3879
Gr: K-4
Fountain School (Closed 2007)
159 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2530
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Gateway MiddleHigh School (Closed 2008)
311 State Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 458-9646
Gr: 7-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Gerald R. Ford Middle School (Closed 2014)
851 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Godwin Heights Autism Program Middle School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
111 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2084
Gr: 4-8
Grand Rapids Ellington Academy - High School (Closed 2018)
670 Burton Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Grand Rapids Ellington Academy Of Arts & Technology-elem (Closed 2018)
670 Burton St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Gr: K-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Grand Rapids Ellington Academy-middle School (Closed 2018)
670 Burton Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Grand Rapids Oral Deaf (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-5706
Gr: PK-K
Grand Rapids Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1625 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3150
Gr: Inquire with school | 25 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Grandville Riverbend Elementary School (Closed 2010)
9181 Kenowa Avenue Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 254-6170
Gr: K-1 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Grps Adult Education (Closed 2012)
409 Lafayette Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2734
Hamilton Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3303 Breton Road Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 493-5693
Gr: PK
Hamilton Elementary School (Closed 2010)
3303 Breton Road Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 245-2203
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Harrison Park Elementary School (Closed 2014)
1440 Davis Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Gr: PK-8 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
The Haven (Closed 2013)
1505 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-6021
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Heritage Cdc Elementary School (Closed 2008)
538 Madison Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2606
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Hillcrest Environ. Science Academy (Closed 2004)
1415 Lyon Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 771-3466
Gr: K-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Grand Rapids, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Grand Rapids, MI include Knapp Forest Elementary School, Thornapple Elementary School and Pine Ridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grand Rapids?
41 public preschools are located in Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Grand Rapids are often viewed compared to one another?

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