For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,336 students in 48219, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 48219, MI are Charles Wright Academy Of Arts And Science, Old Redford Academy Elementary School and Emerson Elementarymiddle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 48219 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 48219, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 48219, MI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles Wright Academy Of Arts And Science
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19299 Berg Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 538-3024
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 538-3024
Gr: PK-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #22.
Old Redford Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17195 Redford St
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 532-7510
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 532-7510
Gr: PK-4 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #33.
Emerson Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18240 Huntington Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 831-9688
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 831-9688
Gr: PK-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21605 W 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 541-7619
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 541-7619
Gr: PK-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: n/an/a
David Ellis Academy Pk
Charter School
23500 W 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 927-5395
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 927-5395
Gr: PK-K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 48219, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 48219, MI include Charles Wright Academy Of Arts And Science, Old Redford Academy Elementary School and Emerson Elementarymiddle School.
How many public preschools are located in 48219?
5 public preschools are located in 48219.
What is the racial composition of students in 48219?
48219 public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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