For the 2024-25 school year, there are 65 public preschools serving 22,901 students in Kent County, MI. The top ranked public preschools in Kent County, MI are Ada Elementary School, Marshall Elementary School and Thornapple Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Kent County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Kent County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ada Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
731 Ada Dr Se
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8940
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8940
Grades: PK-4
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Marshall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1756 64th St Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6300
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6300
Grades: PK-4
| 523 students
Rank: #33.
Thornapple Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6932 Bridgewater Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8920
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8920
Grades: PK-4
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
Knapp Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4243 Knapp Valley Dr Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8980
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8980
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #55.
Chandler Woods Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6895 Samrick Ave Ne
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 866-6000
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 866-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 773 students
Rank: #66.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 Redford Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8910
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8910
Grades: PK-4
| 491 students
Rank: #77.
Alto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6150 Bancroft Ave Se
Alto, MI 49302
(616) 987-2600
Alto, MI 49302
(616) 987-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #88.
Breton Downs School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2500 Boston St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7552
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7552
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #99.
Dutton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3820 68th St Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 698-8982
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 698-8982
Grades: PK-4
| 266 students
Rank: #1010.
Grandville Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4052 Prairie St Sw
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 254-6012
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 254-6012
Grades: PK-6
| 239 students
Rank: #1111.
Murray Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3275 Alden Nash Ave Ne
Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 987-2750
Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 987-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #1212.
Collins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4368 Heather Ln Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8900
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8900
Grades: PK-4
| 358 students
Rank: #1313.
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
409 Lafayette Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-0330
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-0330
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #1414.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8100 Courtland Dr Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6342
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6342
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #1515.
Grandville Century Park Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5710 Kenowa Ave Sw
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 254-6822
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 254-6822
Grades: PK-6
| 545 students
Rank: #1616.
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4261 Schoolcraft St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 254-6040
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 254-6040
Grades: PK-6
| 474 students
Rank: #1717.
Grandville South Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3650 Navaho St Sw
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 254-6211
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 254-6211
Grades: PK-6
| 356 students
Rank: #1818.
West Oakview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3880 Stuyvesant Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3470
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3470
Grades: PK-4
| 255 students
Rank: #1919.
Grandville Grand View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3701 52nd St Sw
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 254-6120
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 254-6120
Grades: PK-6
| 654 students
Rank: #2020.
Zinser Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3949 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-2461
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-2461
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #2121.
Grandville West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3777 Aaron Ave Sw
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 254-6250
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 254-6250
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #2222.
Congress Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
940 Baldwin St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2201
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-2201
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
Rank: #2323.
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1460 Laughlin Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2250
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2250
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Bowen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4483 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-5220
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-5220
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
East Oakview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3940 Suburban Shores Dr Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3460
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3460
Grades: PK-4
| 375 students
Rank: #2626.
North Park Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Grades: PK-8
| 376 students
Rank: #2727.
Meadowlawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4939 Burgis Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 534-4608
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 534-4608
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #2828.
West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4463 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 791-7454
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 791-7454
Grades: PK-12
| 728 students
Rank: #2929.
Grandville East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3413 30th St Sw
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 254-6080
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 254-6080
Grades: PK-6
| 313 students
Rank: #3030.
Brookwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5465 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-0030
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-0030
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #3131.
Kent City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29 College St
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4181
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4181
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #3232.
Townline Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 538-4120
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 538-4120
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #3333.
Creative Technologies Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Pine St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-4905
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-4905
Grades: PK-12
| 323 students
Rank: #3434.
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
159 College Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Grades: PK-12
| 320 students
Rank: #3535.
Aberdeen Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
928 Aberdeen St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
Grades: PK-8
| 234 students
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Kent County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3150
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3150
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
1061 Kensington Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2620
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2620
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
1010 Alexander St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2213
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2213
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
921 Alger Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2222
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2222
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
Bimaadiziwin School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
45 Lexington Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2797
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2797
Grades: Inquire with school
| 107 students
Blain Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
240 84th Street Se
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 827-0195
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 827-0195
Grades: PK
| 34 students
8542 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6100
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6100
Grades: PK
| n/a students
9749 Duncan Lake Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-8117
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-8117
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Campau Park School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
50 Antoine St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2290
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2290
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Campus Early Childhood Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1326 Thomas St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Campus School For Arts & Literature (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
710 Benjamin Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 771-3525
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 771-3525
Grades: K-8
| 444 students
Cbot School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
864 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Grades: 12
| 20 students
204 East Muskegon St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-9102
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-9102
Grades: 2-4
| 710 students
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2301
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2301
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
200 Alma Street
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8218
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8218
Grades: K-1
| 464 students
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
200 Clover Street
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4680
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4680
Grades: PK-10
| 3 students
1417 Covell Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2411
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2411
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Grades: 9-12
| 578 students
Day Treatment (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-2340
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-2340
Grades: 7-11
| 12 students
Early Childhood Center At Campus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1326 Thomas Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
1585 36th Street Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 530-7587
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 530-7587
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
758 Eastern Avenue Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 819-2510
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 819-2510
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Englishville School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
8285 Vinton Ave Nw
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8213
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8213
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Fairview Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
2396 Hillside Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 363-3879
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 363-3879
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
159 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2530
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2530
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
Gateway MiddleHigh School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
311 State Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 458-9646
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 458-9646
Grades: 7-12
| 158 students
851 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Grades: 6-8
| 266 students
Glenmor High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8948 Kraft Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-8236
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-8236
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
982 Lee St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 241-2661
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 241-2661
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Godwin Heights Autism Program Middle School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
111 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2084
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2084
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
670 Burton Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
670 Burton St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grades: K-5
| 96 students
670 Burton Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 38 students
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kent County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Kent County, MI include Ada Elementary School, Marshall Elementary School and Thornapple Elementary School. Kent County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public preschools are located in Kent County?
65 public preschools are located in Kent County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kent County?
Kent County public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Kent County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kent County include: Townline Elementary School vs. Meadowlawn Elementary School, Sibley School vs. Harrison Park Academy, Meadowlawn Elementary School vs. Townline Elementary School
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