Public preschools in Michigan achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 39% (2024-25).
The public preschools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Michigan is Gallimore Elementary School with ≥99%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 73%
99%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 79%
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Preschools in Michigan (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Gallimore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥99%
Grades: PK-5
8375 N Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3150
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3150
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Hemmeter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-5
1890 Hemmeter Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1832
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1832
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Holmes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-4
426 River St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5504
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5504
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Okemos Public Montessoricentral
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-4
4406 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5400
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5400
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
The Lincoln Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-12
891 Goddard St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-5900
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-5900
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
North Ednew Horizons
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-12
933 Rose St
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5685
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5685
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Ada Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-4
731 Ada Dr Se
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8940
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8940
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Conant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
4100 Quarton Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-7000
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-7000
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Handley School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
224 N Elm St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Riverview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-4
509 Willow Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-2550
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-2550
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Rosy Mound School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-4
14016 Lakeshore Dr
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6700
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6700
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Bert Goens Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: PK-12
701 S Paw Paw St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Claregladwin Area School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: PK-12
4041 E Mannsiding Rd
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3682
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3682
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Sanilac Isd Special Education Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: PK-12
46 N Jackson St
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-2200
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-2200
Rank: #1515.
Knapp Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 79%
Grades: PK-5
4243 Knapp Valley Dr Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8980
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8980
Rank: #1616.
Marshall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: PK-4
1756 64th St Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6300
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6300
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Bauer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
8136 48th Ave
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-6824
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-6824
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Brewster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
1535 Brewster Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3300
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3300
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Dorr School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
4159 18th St
Dorr, MI 49323
(616) 681-9637
Dorr, MI 49323
(616) 681-9637
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Jeffers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-4
16031 144th Ave
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5503
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5503
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Lake Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-4
18181 Dogwood Dr
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 850-5600
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 850-5600
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Lakewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
2134 W Lakewood Blvd
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1300
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1300
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Messmore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-6
8742 Dill Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 797-5600
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 797-5600
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Mg Millet Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-12
3660 Southfield Dr
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-2520
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-2520
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Pierce Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
1829 Pierce St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-4337
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-4337
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Thornapple Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-4
6932 Bridgewater Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8920
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8920
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Weidman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-4
3311 N School Rd
Weidman, MI 48893
(989) 644-3430
Weidman, MI 48893
(989) 644-3430
Rank: #17 - 2817. - 28.
Wines Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
1701 Newport Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1973
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-1973
Rank: #2929.
Musson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 77%
Grades: PK-5
3500 Dutton Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4200
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4200
Rank: #3030.
Gardens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 75%
Grades: PK-5
1076 6th St
Marysville, MI 48040
(810) 364-7141
Marysville, MI 48040
(810) 364-7141
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Blossomland Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-12
711 Saint Joseph Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-2600
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-2600
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Lyle A Torrant Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-12
1175 W Parnall Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Wing Lake Developmental Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-12
6490 Wing Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 341-7900
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 341-7900
Rank: #34 - 3834. - 38.
Breton Downs School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 73%
Grades: PK-5
2500 Boston St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7552
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7552
Rank: #34 - 3834. - 38.
Chandler Woods Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 73%
Grades: PK-8
6895 Samrick Ave Ne
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 866-6000
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 866-6000
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