For the 2024-25 school year, there are 79 public preschools serving 33,185 students in Detroit, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Detroit, MI are Keidan Special Education Center, Moses Field Center and Bates Academy. 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 8% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 39% 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 (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Keidan Special Education Center
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4441 Collingwood St
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 873-9400
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 873-9400
Grades: PK-8
| 98 students
Rank: #22.
Moses Field Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Sheridan St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-5790
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-5790
Grades: PK-8
| 66 students
Rank: #33.
Bates Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19701 Wyoming St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7000
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7000
Grades: PK-8
| 755 students
Rank: #44.
Chrysler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1445 E Lafayette St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 494-8440
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 494-8440
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
Rank: #55.
Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6501 W Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 651-2400
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 651-2400
Grades: PK-8
| 652 students
Rank: #66.
Detroit Edison Public School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1903 Wilkins St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 833-1100
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 833-1100
Grades: PK-8
| 832 students
Rank: #77.
Edmonson Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W Canfield St
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 873-7441
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 873-7441
Grades: PK-8
| 192 students
Rank: #88.
Oakland International Academy K1
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6111 Miller St
Detroit, MI 48211
(248) 327-7673
Detroit, MI 48211
(248) 327-7673
Grades: PK-1
| 109 students
Rank: #99.
Charles Wright Academy Of Arts And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19299 Berg Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 538-3024
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 538-3024
Grades: PK-8
| 618 students
Rank: #1010.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 482 students
Rank: #1111.
Golightly Education Center
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 351 students
Rank: #1212.
Maybury Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #1313.
Bennett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2111 Mullane St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3585
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3585
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Bagley Elementary School Of Journalism And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Curtis St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7175
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7175
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Nichols Elementarymiddle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Burns St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 852-0800
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 852-0800
Grades: PK-8
| 291 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Pasteur Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19811 Stoepel St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7314
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7314
Grades: PK-6
| 312 students
Rank: #1717.
Burton International Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 501 students
Rank: #1818.
David Ellis Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
Grades: PK-12
| 200 students
Rank: #1919.
Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6021 Mcmillan St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3701
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3701
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
Rank: #2020.
Munger Elementarymiddle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5525 Martin St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 873-0655
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 873-0655
Grades: PK-8
| 968 students
Rank: #2121.
New Paradigm Loving Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Lynn St
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 833-1100
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 833-1100
Grades: PK-8
| 62 students
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
Carstens Elementarymiddle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13000 Essex Ave
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 303 students
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
Coleman A Young Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15771 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0725
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0725
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
Garvey Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 362 students
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
Hutchinson Elementarymiddle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Garland St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-4169
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-4169
Grades: PK-8
| 329 students
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
Joy Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 179 students
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
Mann Learning Community
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19625 Elmira St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9580
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9580
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #22 - 2822. - 28.
New Paradigm College Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4001 29th St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 852-1500
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 852-1500
Grades: PK-12
| 196 students
Rank: #2929.
Edison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17045 Grand River Ave
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-1066
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-1066
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Carleton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11724 Casino St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-8322
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-8322
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Cooke Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18800 Puritan St
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7458
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7458
Grades: PK-6
| 334 students
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Fisher Magnet Lower Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15510 E State Fair St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 642-4854
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 642-4854
Grades: PK-4
| 456 students
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Gardner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6528 Mansfield St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 581-4615
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 581-4615
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Harms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Central St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3492
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3492
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #30 - 3630. - 36.
Mark Twain Elementarymiddle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12800 Visger St
Detroit, MI 48217
(313) 386-5530
Detroit, MI 48217
(313) 386-5530
Grades: PK-8
| 236 students
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Detroit, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
17101 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Grades: 9-11
| 206 students
Academy Of Detroit-west (Closed 2011)
Charter School
16418 West Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 272-5473
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 272-5473
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Academy Of Oak Park - Middle School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
14213 Whitcomb St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Academy Of Oak Park (4-5) (Closed 2005)
Charter School
14213 Whitcomb Avenue
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
5680 Konkel St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 596-7640
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 596-7640
Grades: PK-8
| 860 students
Ace Academy Jefferson Site (Closed 2023)
Charter School
13330 E Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
African Heritage Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
21511 W. Mcnichols
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-2357
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-2357
Grades: 2-12
| 21 students
Aisha Shule/web Dubois Prep. Academy School (Closed 2015)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
20119 Wisconsin St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Grades: 6-12
| 114 students
Allen Academy (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
8666 Quincy St
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 898-6444
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 898-6444
Grades: PK-12
| 898 students
Allen Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
14595 Heyden
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 541-1436
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 541-1436
Grades: K-9
| 673 students
Andrew Young Early College Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
8100 West Davison
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 646-9053
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 646-9053
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
8858 Petoskey Avenue
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 596-4900
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 596-4900
Grades: PK-2
| 69 students
10215 King Richard
Detroit, MI 48224
Detroit, MI 48224
Grades: K-8
| 379 students
2200 Ewald Circle
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 866-0605
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 866-0605
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
4900 E. Hilldale Street
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7770
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7770
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
4209 Seneca Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-2300
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Barsamian Preparatory Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7650 2nd Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1288
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1288
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Beacon International Academy (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1021 Clairpointe
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-0491
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-0491
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
840 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
840 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Grades: PK-K
| 40 students
19701 Wyoming Avenue
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7250
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7250
Grades: 7-10
| 550 students
9860 Park Dr
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-8500
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
1501 Canton Street
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 866-7530
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 866-7530
Grades: K-5
| 125 students
6600 Benson Street
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 852-9600
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 852-9600
Grades: K-6
| 233 students
13001 Fenkell Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-0180
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-0180
Grades: PK-5
| 22 students
4601 Seebaldt Street
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 494-2361
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 494-2361
Grades: PK-2
| 183 students
4055 Richton St
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 873-7240
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 873-7240
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Bowman Site (Closed 2018)
Charter School
17200 Rowe
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 656-2600
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 656-2600
Grades: 5-12
| 10 students
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5555 Conner St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 656-2600
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 656-2600
Grades: 5-12
| 92 students
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Depaul (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
609 East Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 656-2600
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 656-2600
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - St. Antoine (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1326 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 646-2600
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 646-2600
Grades: 5-12
| 76 students
8333 Townsend St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 895-2200
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 895-2200
Grades: 5-12
| 8 students
2750 Selden
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 895-3000
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 895-3000
Grades: 5-12
| 75 students
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy-detroit (Closed 2008)
Charter School
4707 St. Antoine Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 656-2600
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 656-2600
Grades: 5-12
| 27 students
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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, Moses Field Center and Bates Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Detroit?
79 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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