For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 215 students in 49048, MI.
The top-ranked public preschool in 49048, MI is Northeastern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 49048 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49048, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 49048, MI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeastern Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2433 Gertrude St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 337-0690
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 337-0690
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
49048, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
175 Hunt St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8560
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8560
Gr: 1-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Forest Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5196 Comstock Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 488-2315
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 488-2315
Gr: K-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
3100 North 26th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8550
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8550
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 49048, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 49048, MI include Northeastern Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 49048?
1 public preschools are located in 49048.
What is the racial composition of students in 49048?
49048 public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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