The most improved public preschools in Michigan are Sanilac Isd Special Education Services, Weidman Elementary School and Huron Learning Center.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 687
1,421
Avg. Improved Rank: 866
Most Improved Public Preschools in Michigan (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Sanilac Isd Special Education Services
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +1421
(from 1,481 to 60)
(from 1,481 to 60)
Grades: PK-12
46 N Jackson St
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-2200
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-2200
Rank: #22.
Weidman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +1343
(from 1,434 to 91)
(from 1,434 to 91)
Grades: PK-4
3311 N School Rd
Weidman, MI 48893
(989) 644-3430
Weidman, MI 48893
(989) 644-3430
Rank: #33.
Huron Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1212
(from 1,960 to 748)
(from 1,960 to 748)
Grades: PK-12
1299 S Thomas Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9274
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9274
Rank: #44.
Eureka School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1117
(from 1,501 to 384)
(from 1,501 to 384)
Grades: PK-5
7500 N Welling Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4900
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4900
Rank: #55.
Lockwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1091
(from 1,535 to 444)
(from 1,535 to 444)
Grades: PK-3
810 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8194
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8194
Rank: #66.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1080
(from 2,675 to 1,595)
(from 2,675 to 1,595)
Grades: PK-5
8060 Ely Hwy
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7234
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7234
Rank: #77.
Frostick School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1068
(from 1,476 to 408)
(from 1,476 to 408)
Grades: PK-4
57 S Howard Ave
Croswell, MI 48422
(810) 679-1100
Croswell, MI 48422
(810) 679-1100
Rank: #88.
Mt Clemens Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1014
(from 1,434 to 420)
(from 1,434 to 420)
Grades: PK-5
1070 Hampton Rd
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 465-5545
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 465-5545
Rank: #99.
Pellston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +952
(from 1,729 to 777)
(from 1,729 to 777)
Grades: PK-5
114 Zipf St
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8421
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8421
Rank: #1010.
Hiller Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +949
(from 2,675 to 1,726)
(from 2,675 to 1,726)
Grades: PK-5
400 E La Salle Ave
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 589-0406
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 589-0406
Rank: #1111.
Rapid City Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +908
(from 2,675 to 1,767)
(from 2,675 to 1,767)
Grades: PK-5
5258 River Rd
Rapid City, MI 49676
(231) 331-6121
Rapid City, MI 49676
(231) 331-6121
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Copper Country Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +898
(from 1,481 to 583)
(from 1,481 to 583)
Grades: PK-12
809 Hecla St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Heartwood School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +898
(from 1,481 to 583)
(from 1,481 to 583)
Grades: PK-12
625 Hagadorn Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1404
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1404
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +857
(from 1,475 to 618)
(from 1,475 to 618)
Grades: PK-5
12420 Lincoln Lake Rd Ne
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9167
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9167
Rank: #1515.
Lowrey Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +839
(from 2,035 to 1,196)
(from 2,035 to 1,196)
Grades: PK-5
6601 Jonathon St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1800
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1800
Rank: #1616.
William Ford Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +789
(from 2,537 to 1,748)
(from 2,537 to 1,748)
Grades: PK-5
14749 Alber St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6400
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6400
Rank: #1717.
Will L Lee School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +782
(from 981 to 199)
(from 981 to 199)
Grades: PK-3
68399 S Forest Ave
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-2509
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-2509
Rank: #1818.
Unionvillesebewaing Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +777
(from 1,338 to 561)
(from 1,338 to 561)
Grades: PK-5
7835 N Unionville Rd
Unionville, MI 48767
(989) 883-9147
Unionville, MI 48767
(989) 883-9147
Rank: #1919.
Parma Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +770
(from 1,395 to 625)
(from 1,395 to 625)
Grades: PK-5
385 Elizabeth St
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8670
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8670
Rank: #2020.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +764
(from 1,771 to 1,007)
(from 1,771 to 1,007)
Grades: PK-5
1400 S Clinton Ave
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4500
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4500
Rank: #2121.
Highview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +759
(from 2,449 to 1,690)
(from 2,449 to 1,690)
Grades: PK-4
25225 Richardson St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 278-8390
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 278-8390
Rank: #2222.
Savage Road Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +758
(from 1,260 to 502)
(from 1,260 to 502)
Grades: PK-4
42975 Savage Rd
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 699-5050
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 699-5050
Rank: #2323.
Nowlin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +736
(from 1,842 to 1,106)
(from 1,842 to 1,106)
Grades: PK-5
23600 Penn St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6900
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6900
Rank: #2424.
Blue Star Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +734
(from 1,190 to 456)
(from 1,190 to 456)
Grades: PK-4
3846 58th St
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5630
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5630
Rank: #2525.
Salina Elementary P 3
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +733
(from 2,863 to 2,130)
(from 2,863 to 2,130)
Grades: PK-3
2700 Ferney St
Dearborn, MI 48120
(313) 827-6550
Dearborn, MI 48120
(313) 827-6550
Rank: #2626.
Harwood Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +730
(from 1,812 to 1,082)
(from 1,812 to 1,082)
Grades: PK-5
4900 Southlawn Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 825-2650
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 825-2650
Rank: #2727.
Shiawassee Resd Student Learning Center West
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +724
(from 1,501 to 777)
(from 1,501 to 777)
Grades: PK-12
2009 Corunna Ave
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 743-3471
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 743-3471
Rank: #2828.
Walters Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +714
(from 1,216 to 502)
(from 1,216 to 502)
Grades: PK-5
705 N Marshall Ave
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1280
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1280
Rank: #2929.
Keller Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +709
(from 1,312 to 603)
(from 1,312 to 603)
Grades: PK-5
1505 N Campbell Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 542-6500
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 542-6500
Rank: #3030.
Caniff Liberty Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +705
(from 2,322 to 1,617)
(from 2,322 to 1,617)
Grades: PK-9
2650 Caniff St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(248) 327-7673
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(248) 327-7673
Rank: #3131.
Havel Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +701
(from 1,387 to 686)
(from 1,387 to 686)
Grades: PK-6
41855 Schoenherr Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
(586) 797-5200
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
(586) 797-5200
Rank: #3232.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +699
(from 1,476 to 777)
(from 1,476 to 777)
Grades: PK-4
650 Riverside Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4700
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4700
Rank: #3333.
Marcellus Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +698
(from 1,842 to 1,144)
(from 1,842 to 1,144)
Grades: PK-5
301 Arbor St E
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-9209
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-9209
Rank: #3434.
North Ohio Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +688
(from 1,664 to 976)
(from 1,664 to 976)
Grades: PK-3
912 N Ohio Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-2648
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-2648
Rank: #3535.
Lyle A Torrant Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +687
(from 950 to 263)
(from 950 to 263)
Grades: PK-12
1175 W Parnall Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
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