For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,319 students in 49508, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 49508, MI are Bowen Elementary School, Brookwood Elementary School and Meadowlawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49508 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49508, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 49508, MI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4483 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-5220
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-5220
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5465 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-0030
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-0030
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Meadowlawn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4939 Burgis Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 534-4608
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 534-4608
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Sherwood Global Studies Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3859 Chamberlain Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-3095
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-3095
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Kenosha Park Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2696
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2696
Gr: PK-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
49508, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Grand Rapids Oral Deaf (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-5706
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-5706
Gr: PK-K
Ken-o-sha Diagnostic Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2685
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2685
Gr: K-12
Kenosha Home Community (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2505
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2505
Gr: PK-K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 49508, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 49508, MI include Bowen Elementary School, Brookwood Elementary School and Meadowlawn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 49508?
5 public preschools are located in 49508.
What is the racial composition of students in 49508?
49508 public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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