For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,737 students in Southfield, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Southfield, MI are Kennedy Learning Center, University Elementary School Academy and Alice M Birney K8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southfield, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Southfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Southfield, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16229 Mount Vernon St
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8828
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8828
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
University Elementary School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19301 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8590
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8590
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Alice M Birney K8 School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27225 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Bradford Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24218 Garner St
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 351-0000
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 351-0000
Gr: PK-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Bussey Center For Early Child Education
Alternative School
24501 Fredrick Street
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-7350
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-7350
Gr: K | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crescent Academy Pk2
Charter School
17570 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 423-4581
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 423-4581
Gr: PK-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Southfield, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Southfield, MI include Kennedy Learning Center, University Elementary School Academy and Alice M Birney K8 School.
How many public preschools are located in Southfield?
5 public preschools are located in Southfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Southfield?
Southfield public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Southfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Southfield include: University Elementary School Academy vs. Alice M Birney K8 School, Alice M Birney K8 School vs. Bradford Academy, Bradford Academy vs. Alice M Birney K8 School
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