For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,019 students in Southgate, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Southgate, MI are Allen Elementary School, Shelters Elementary School and Creative Montessori Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southgate, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Southgate have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Southgate, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16500 Mccann St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4644
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4644
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #22.
Shelters Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12600 Fordline St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4631
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4631
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Creative Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15100 Northline Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 284-5600
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 284-5600
Grades: PK-8
| 737 students
Rank: #44.
Grogan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13300 Burns St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4642
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4642
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #55.
Fordline Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14775 Fordline St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4640
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4640
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Southgate, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15500 Howard St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4650
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
12601 Mccann St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4623
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4623
Grades: 6-7
| 685 students
18635 Bowie St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 287-4724
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 287-4724
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Sp Ed - Transitions Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
14685 Northline Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4619
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4619
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Southgate, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Southgate, MI include Allen Elementary School, Shelters Elementary School and Creative Montessori Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Southgate?
5 public preschools are located in Southgate.
What is the racial composition of students in Southgate?
Southgate public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Southgate are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Southgate include: Grogan Elementary School vs. Shelters Elementary School, Shelters Elementary School vs. Grogan Elementary School
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