For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 471 students in 49202, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 49202, MI are Hunt Elementary School and Da Vinci Schools K5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49202 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49202, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 49202, MI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hunt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1143 N Brown St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2610
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2610
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Da Vinci Schools K5
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
559 Murphy St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Gr: PK-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
49202, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
555 Murphy Street
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 22%
1566 N Sutton Road
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-6010
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-6010
Gr: 7-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
345 North Dettman Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 784-7131
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 784-7131
Gr: K-3 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 49202, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 49202, MI include Hunt Elementary School and Da Vinci Schools K5.
How many public preschools are located in 49202?
2 public preschools are located in 49202.
What is the racial composition of students in 49202?
49202 public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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