For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,141 students in 49006, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 49006, MI are Kingwestwood Elementary School, Indian Prairie Elementary School and Arcadia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49006 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49006, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 49006, MI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kingwestwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Nichols Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0610
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0610
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #22.
Indian Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3546 Grand Prairie Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0590
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0590
Grades: PK-3
| 196 students
Rank: #33.
Arcadia Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
932 Boswell Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0530
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 337-0530
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kalamazoo Resa West Campusecse
Special Education School
4606 Croyden Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 250-9678
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 250-9678
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
49006, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kresa West Campus (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
4606 Croyden Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 373-3260
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
(269) 373-3260
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 49006, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 49006, MI include Kingwestwood Elementary School, Indian Prairie Elementary School and Arcadia Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 49006?
4 public preschools are located in 49006.
What is the racial composition of students in 49006?
49006 public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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