For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,321 students in 49503, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 49503, MI are Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center, Grand Rapids Montessori Academy and Coit Creative Arts Academy. 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 19% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 49503, MI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
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 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
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 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
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: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
East Leonard Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
410 Barnett St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2525
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
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 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
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 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
49503, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1061 Kensington Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2620
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2620
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2301
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2301
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Day Treatment (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-2340
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-2340
Gr: 7-11 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
159 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2530
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2530
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
311 State Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 458-9646
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 458-9646
Gr: 7-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
1505 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-6021
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-6021
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
538 Madison Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2606
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2606
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
1415 Lyon Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 771-3466
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 771-3466
Gr: K-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
1061 Kensington Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 771-2708
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 771-2708
Gr: K-5 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Kent Co. Correction Facility High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
701 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 632-6386
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 632-6386
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students
Kent Education Center--mayfield Middle School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
225 Mayfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2710
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2710
Gr: 6-9 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
1565 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 617-9321
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 617-9321
Gr: 3-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
641 Vries Street Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2983
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2983
Gr: PK | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
701 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-3732
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-3732
Gr: 4-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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What are the top-ranked public preschools in 49503, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 49503, MI include Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center, Grand Rapids Montessori Academy and Coit Creative Arts Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 49503?
7 public preschools are located in 49503.
What is the racial composition of students in 49503?
49503 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
