For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,291 students in 48186, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 48186, MI are Pd Graham Elementary School, Alexander Hamilton Elementary School and Albert Schweitzer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 48186 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 48186, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 48186, MI Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pd Graham Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1255 S John Hix St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2620
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2620
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1031 S Schuman St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2650
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2650
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Albert Schweitzer Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Treadwell St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2750
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
48186, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 South Henry Ruff Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 722-1465
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 722-1465
Gr: K-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
1075 South Carlson St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2710
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2710
Gr: K-5
32150 Dorsey St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2680
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2680
Gr: K-5
35100 Bayview St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2277
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2277
Gr: 5-6
1200 South Hubbard St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2690
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2690
Gr: K-5
33800 Grand Traverse St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2700
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2700
Gr: K-5
Walter P. Reuther Psychiatric Hospital (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
30901 Palmer Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 367-8527
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 367-8527
Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
450 South Venoy Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2427
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2427
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 48186, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 48186, MI include Pd Graham Elementary School, Alexander Hamilton Elementary School and Albert Schweitzer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 48186?
3 public preschools are located in 48186.
What is the racial composition of students in 48186?
48186 public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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