For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,339 students in 49008, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 49008, MI are Winchell Elementary School, Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts and Paramount Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49008 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49008, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 49008, MI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winchell Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2316 Winchell Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0780
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0780
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3215 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0790
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0790
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Paramount Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3624 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 553-6400
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 553-6400
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 49008, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 49008, MI include Winchell Elementary School, Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center For The Arts and Paramount Charter Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 49008?
3 public preschools are located in 49008.
What is the racial composition of students in 49008?
49008 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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