For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 710 students in 49004, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 49004, MI are Parchment Central Elementary School, Parchment Northwood Elementary School and Spring Valley Center For Exploration. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49004 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49004, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 49004, MI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parchment Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
516 N Orient St
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1000
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1000
Grades: PK-3
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Parchment Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Edison St
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1300
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 488-1300
Grades: PK-3
| 168 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Valley Center For Exploration
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3530 Mount Olivet Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 337-0750
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
(269) 337-0750
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 49004, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 49004, MI include Parchment Central Elementary School, Parchment Northwood Elementary School and Spring Valley Center For Exploration.
How many public preschools are located in 49004?
3 public preschools are located in 49004.
What is the racial composition of students in 49004?
49004 public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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