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Best Southfield Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,434 students in Southfield, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Southfield, MI are Kennedy Learning Center, Alice M Birney K8 School and Bradford Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southfield, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Southfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Southfield, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16229 Mount Vernon St
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8828
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Alice M Birney K8 School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
27225 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Gr: PK-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Bradford Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
24218 Garner St
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 351-0000
Gr: PK-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: n/an/a
Crescent Academy Pk1
Charter School
17570 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 423-4581
Gr: PK-1 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Southfield, Michigan

Southfield, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of Lathrup Village (Closed 2012)
27700 Southfield Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 569-0089
Gr: K-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Academy Of Southfield (Closed 2016)
18330 George Washington Dr
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 557-6121
Gr: K-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Alice M. Birney Middle School (Closed 2011)
27225 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Gr: 6-8
Aspire Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
21705 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-0012
Gr: 7-8 | 1 student
Brace-lederle K-8 School (Closed 2023)
18575 W 9 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8730
Gr: PK-9 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Bussey Center For Early Child Education (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
19080 West 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7350
Gr: K | 3 students
Eisenhower Elementary School (Closed 2011)
24500 Larkins St
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8780
Gr: K-5
Fred D. Leonhard Elementary School (Closed 2011)
20900 Independence Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8855
Gr: K-5
Glenn Schoenhals Elementary School (Closed 2011)
16500 Lincoln Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7440
Gr: K-5
John F. Kennedy Elementary School (Closed 2008)
16299 Mount Vernon Street
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-7680
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Macarthur Primary And Early Education Center (Closed 2018)
19080 W. 12 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8590
Gr: K-1 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Magnolia Child Care Center (Closed 2005)
17050 Dorset
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 443-4025
Gr: PK-K | 10 students
Mary E. Thompson Middle School (Closed 2011)
16300 Lincoln Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7400
Gr: 6-8
Southfield Education Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
16299 Mount Vernon St
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-4328
Gr: 9-12
Southfield High School (Closed 2023)
24675 Lahser Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8601
Gr: 8-12 | 1,047 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Southfield Regional Academic Campus (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Magnet School
21705 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8606
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Southfield-lathrup High School (Closed 2023)
19301 West 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7200
Gr: 8-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Taylor International Academy (Closed 2018)
26555 Franklin Road
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 354-1500
Gr: K-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Tri County Educational Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
16299 Mount Vernon St
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 435-5071
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Southfield, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Southfield, MI include Kennedy Learning Center, Alice M Birney K8 School and Bradford Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Southfield?
4 public preschools are located in Southfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Southfield?
Southfield public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Southfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Southfield include: Bradford Academy vs. Alice M Birney K8 School, Alice M Birney K8 School vs. Bradford Academy

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