For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 895 students in Ionia, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Ionia, MI are Freedom Acres School, Aa Rather School and Emerson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ionia, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Ionia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Ionia, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freedom Acres School
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2191 Harwood Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2921
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2921
Grades: PK-12
| 119 students
Rank: #22.
Aa Rather School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
380 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-1720
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-1720
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Emerson School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
645 Hackett St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-8018
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-8018
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jefferson School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 N Jefferson St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2740
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2740
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Ionia, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Deerfield Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1755 Harwood Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6320
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6320
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
830 Harrison St.
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3530
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3530
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Heartlands Institute Of Technology High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
250 East Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6540
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6540
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Independent Living Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
201 East Main St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0542
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0542
Grades: Inquire with school
| 4 students
Michigan Reformatory (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1342 W Main St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2500
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Riverside Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
777 West Riverside Dr
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0110
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0110
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Success - Ionia High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
322 W Main St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 232-3322
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 232-3322
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ionia, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Ionia, MI include Freedom Acres School, Aa Rather School and Emerson School.
How many public preschools are located in Ionia?
4 public preschools are located in Ionia.
What is the racial composition of students in Ionia?
Ionia public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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