Best Public Preschools in Waterford, MI (2026)

Best Waterford Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,804 students in Waterford, MI.

The top-ranked public preschools in Waterford, MI are Schoolcraft Elementary School, Beaumont Elementary School and Waterford Montessori Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Waterford, MI public preschools have an score of 31% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 33%), and score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Waterford, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Schoolcraft Elementary School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 44%)
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6400 Maceday Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-6211

Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #22.

Beaumont Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
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6532 Elizabeth Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 682-6822

Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Rank: #33.

Waterford Montessori Academy

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
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4860 Midland Ave
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2400

Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.

Haviland Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
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5305 Cass Elizabeth Rd
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 682-2620

Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.

Riverside Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
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5280 Farm Rd
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 674-0805

Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Rank: #66.

Kingsley Montgomery School

Special Education School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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4265 Halkirk Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-9660

Gr: PK-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #77.

Momentum Academy

Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
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60 S Lynn Ave
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5000

Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Waterford, Michigan

Waterford, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Academy Of Waterford (Closed 2023)

3000 Sashabaw Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649

Gr: K-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Adams Elementary School (Closed 2015)

3810 Clintonville Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-8900

Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Burt Elementary School (Closed 2015)

581 South Winding Dr
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5110

Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Crary Middle School (Closed 2011)

501 North Cass Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-9300

Gr: 6-8

Della Lutes School (Closed 2005)

5195 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 682-5220

Gr: 4-5 | 255 students Minority enrollment: 11%

Eliza Seaman Leggett School (Closed 2007)

3621 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-9450

Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frank J. Manley Campus Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2989 Van Zandt
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-6347

Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Jefferson International Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)

60 S Lynn Ave
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5000

Gr: PK-3 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Lutes Campus High School (Closed 2010)

Vocational School

501 North Cass Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-8738

Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Oakland County Center Programs (Closed 2012)

Special Education School

2111 Pontiac Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2533

Gr: K-12 | 107 students Minority enrollment: 26%

Sandburg Elementary School (Closed 2015)

1355 Merry Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-0221

Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Stepanski Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)

6010 Hatchery
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 666-9593

Gr: PK

Virtual Learning Academy (Closed 2023)

2111 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2037

Gr: K-12

Waterford Cyber Academy (Closed 2016)

501 N. Cass Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 706-4871

Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Waterford Montessori Academy (Closed 2021)

Charter School

4350 Elizabeth Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-2400

Gr: K-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Waterford Village Elementary School (Closed 2015)

4241 Steffens Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-1091

Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Waterford, MI?

The top-ranked public preschools in Waterford, MI include Schoolcraft Elementary School, Beaumont Elementary School and Waterford Montessori Academy.

How many public preschools are located in Waterford?

7 public preschools are located in Waterford.

What is the racial composition of students in Waterford?

Waterford public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).