For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,940 students in 49503, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 49503, MI are Grand Rapids Montessori Academy, Coit Creative Arts Academy and Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49503 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49503, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 49503, MI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
159 College Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Gr: PK-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Coit Creative Arts Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
617 Coit Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2390
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2390
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Oakland Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2947
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2947
Gr: PK-6 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Cesar E Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Grandville Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2560
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2560
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
645 Logan St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2600
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2600
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 49503, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 49503, MI include Grand Rapids Montessori Academy, Coit Creative Arts Academy and Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue.
How many public preschools are located in 49503?
5 public preschools are located in 49503.
What is the racial composition of students in 49503?
49503 public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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