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Public School Review - Established 2003

Most Diverse Public Preschools in Michigan

The average public preschool diversity score in Michigan is approximately 0.59 per year (2026).
The most diverse public preschools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Michigan is currently Lyons School and Meadowlawn Elementary School, each with a diversity score of 0.79.
Diversity Score Range: 0.72 0.79 Avg. Diversity Score: 0.75

Most Diverse Public Preschools in Michigan (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lyons School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: PK-4
2901 Lyons Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1480
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Meadowlawn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: PK-5
4939 Burgis Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 534-4608
Rank: #33.
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-K
4344 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3777
Rank: #44.
Cumberland School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-5
2801 Cumberland Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1280
Rank: #5 - 105. - 10.
Prairieview School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-4
1675 Iroquois Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4600
Rank: #5 - 105. - 10.
Cavanaugh School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-3
300 W Cavanaugh Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1250
Rank: #5 - 105. - 10.
Bowen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-5
4483 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-5220
Rank: #5 - 105. - 10.
Pattengill School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-8
815 N Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Rank: #5 - 105. - 10.
Palmer School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-5
309 Palmer St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2929
Rank: #5 - 105. - 10.
Excel Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-12
4201 Breton Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Forest View School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-4
3119 Stoneleigh Dr
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1330
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Crothers Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-5
25310 Masch Ave
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 510-2400
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Forrest G Averill School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-4
3201 Averill Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1220
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Donley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-5
2961 E Lake Lansing Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7370
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Post Oak School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-8
2320 Post Oak Ln
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1610
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Red Cedar School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-5
1110 Narcissus Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-5060
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Gier Park School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: PK-4
401 E Gier St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1360
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Beekman Center
Special Education School
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: PK-12
2901 Wabash Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1170
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Wexford Montessori Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: PK-8
5217 Wexford Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1740
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Mars Elementary School
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: PK-2
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1836
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Shawmut Hills School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: PK-8
2550 Burritt St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3055
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Paragon Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: PK-8
3750 Mccain Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 750-9500
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Hiller Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: PK-5
400 E La Salle Ave
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 589-0406
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Schofield Elementary School
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: K
21555 Warner Ave
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-5150
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: PK-5
960 Avenue A
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 441-9150
Rank: #17 - 2617. - 26.
Coit Creative Arts Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: PK-5
617 Coit Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2390
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Morse Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK-5
475 Cherry Dr
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 823-3200
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Handley School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK-5
1300 Passolt St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Hunt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK-5
1143 N Brown St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2610
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Lamora Park School
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK-2
65 Woodlawn Ave N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9725
Rank: #27 - 3127. - 31.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK-5
5465 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-0030
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Westdale Elementary School
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-5
705 S Center Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1827
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Minges Brook School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-4
435 Lincoln Hill Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4500
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Sherwood Elementary School
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-5
3870 Shattuck Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-2382
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Aberdeen Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-8
928 Aberdeen St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Michigan average public preschools diversity score?
The Michigan average public preschools diversity score is 0.59 for 2026.
What are public preschools with the most diversity score in Michigan?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Michigan include Lyons School, Meadowlawn Elementary School and Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center.

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