For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 274 students in 48215, MI.
The top ranked public preschool in 48215, MI is Carstens Elementarymiddle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 48215 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 48215, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 48215, MI Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carstens Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13000 Essex Ave
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
48215, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13330 E Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Gr: 4-12
1021 Clairpointe
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-0491
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-0491
Gr: K-5 | 317 students
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy-victor's (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1200 Alter Rd
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 656-2600
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 656-2600
Gr: 5-12
1200 Alter Rd
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 656-260
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 656-260
19 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Capstone Academy Charter Schoolriverbend (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
13330 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 823-6013
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 823-6013
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
897 Philip Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-2552
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-2552
Gr: 7 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
4180 Marlborough St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 417-8898
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 417-8898
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4365 Newport Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-3250
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Minority enrollment: 99%
4180 Marlborough Street
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 417-8898
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 417-8898
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
13000 Essex Ave
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Gr: K-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2629 Lenox
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-2400
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-2400
Gr: 5-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 48215, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 48215, MI include Carstens Elementarymiddle School.
How many public preschools are located in 48215?
1 public preschools are located in 48215.
What is the racial composition of students in 48215?
48215 public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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