For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 74 students in 49242, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 49242, MI are Greenfield School and Bailey Early Childhood Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49242 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49242, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 49242, MI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenfield School
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1812
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1812
Grades: PK-12
| 44 students
Rank: #22.
Bailey Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 S Manning St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4401
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4401
Grades: PK-K
| 30 students
49242, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30 South Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4401
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
59 South Manning St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7369
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7369
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dean Jennings Educational Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
310 West Bacon St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Grades: 8-11
| n/a students
Hillsdale Isd Local Programs (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Lochaven Center For Community Advancement (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
201 Barnard St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
113 East Fayette St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-2717
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-2717
Grades: K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 49242, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 49242, MI include Greenfield School and Bailey Early Childhood Center.
How many public preschools are located in 49242?
2 public preschools are located in 49242.
What is the racial composition of students in 49242?
49242 public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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