For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,160 students in 49506, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 49506, MI are Breton Downs School, Congress Elementary School and Mulick Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49506 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49506, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 49506, MI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Breton Downs School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2500 Boston St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7552
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7552
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Congress Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
940 Baldwin St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2201
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2201
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Mulick Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1761 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2810
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2810
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Campus Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
710 Benjamin Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2535
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2535
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
49506, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Campus Early Childhood Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1326 Thomas St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Gr: PK-K
Early Childhood Center At Campus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1326 Thomas Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Gr: PK-K
1050 Iroquois Drive Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2640
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2640
Gr: 7-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Job Corps (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
110 Hall Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2676
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2676
Gr: Inquire with school | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1761 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2810
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2810
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Ottawa Community School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2055 Rosewood Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3088
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3088
Gr: 10-12 | 25 students
Shawnee Park Oral-deaf Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
2036 Chesaning Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3070
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3070
Gr: PK-11 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
2036 Chesaning Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3062
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3062
Gr: K-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
1250 Sigsbee Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(661) 771-3111
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(661) 771-3111
Gr: K-6 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1250 Sigsbee St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3077
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3077
Gr: K-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Southside Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2055 Rosewood Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 771-2912
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 771-2912
Gr: Inquire with school | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Woodcliff (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2915 Hall St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-3535
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-3535
Gr: PK
Woodcliff Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2915 Hall St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-3535
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-3535
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 49506, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 49506, MI include Breton Downs School, Congress Elementary School and Mulick Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 49506?
4 public preschools are located in 49506.
What is the racial composition of students in 49506?
49506 public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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