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Top 5 Best 49503 Michigan Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,321 students in 49503, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 49503, MI are Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center, Grand Rapids Montessori Academy and Coit Creative Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49503 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49503, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best 49503, MI Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
409 Lafayette Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-0330
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
159 College Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Grades: PK-12
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Coit Creative Arts Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
617 Coit Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2390
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #44.
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Oakland Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2947
Grades: PK-6
| 661 students
Rank: #55.
East Leonard Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Barnett St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Rank: #66.
Cesar E Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 Grandville Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2560
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #77.
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
645 Logan St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2600
Grades: PK-8
| 268 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 49503 Michigan

49503, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1061 Kensington Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2620
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2301
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Day Treatment (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-2340
Grades: 7-11
| 12 students
159 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2530
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
311 State Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 458-9646
Grades: 7-12
| 158 students
409 Lafayette Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2734
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1505 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-6021
Grades: K-12
| 14 students
538 Madison Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2606
Grades: PK
| 99 students
1415 Lyon Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 771-3466
Grades: K-8
| 382 students
1061 Kensington Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 771-2708
Grades: K-5
| 122 students
701 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 632-6386
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
225 Mayfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2710
Grades: 6-9
| 56 students
1565 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 617-9321
Grades: 3-12
| 5 students
641 Vries Street Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2983
Grades: PK
| 94 students
701 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-3732
Grades: 4-12
| 54 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 49503, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 49503, MI include Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center, Grand Rapids Montessori Academy and Coit Creative Arts Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 49503?
7 public preschools are located in 49503.
What is the racial composition of students in 49503?
49503 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).

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