For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 930 students in 49401, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 49401, MI are Evergreen Elementary School and Ottawa Area Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49401 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49401, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 49401, MI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10690 Learning Ln
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3465
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3465
Gr: PK-3 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Ottawa Area Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10160 96th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 895-4303
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 895-4303
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
10455 Timberline Dr
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5580
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5580
Gr: PK-K | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
49401, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Oaisd Community Based Early Childhood (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
10160 96th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 738-8940
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 738-8940
Gr: PK
10690 Learning Ln
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3470
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3470
Gr: K-3 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 49401, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 49401, MI include Evergreen Elementary School and Ottawa Area Center.
How many public preschools are located in 49401?
3 public preschools are located in 49401.
What is the racial composition of students in 49401?
49401 public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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