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Top Michigan Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 53% of public preschool students in Michigan are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public preschools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Michigan is Global Tech Academy, George Washington Carver Elementary School, and Central Academy, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 95% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%

Public Preschools Eligible For Free Lunch in Michigan (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 111. - 11.
Barry Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
555 W Woodlawn Ave
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Rank: #1 - 111. - 11.
Central Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
2459 S Industrial Hwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Rank: #1 - 111. - 11.
George Crockett Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
4851 14th St
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 896-6078
Rank: #1 - 111. - 11.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-4
14510 2nd Ave
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 865-6024
Rank: #1 - 111. - 11.
Global Tech Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
1715 E Forest Ave
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 390-9625
Rank: #1 - 111. - 11.
Michigan Mathematics And Science Academy Lorraine
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
28501 Lorraine Ave
Warren, MI 48093
(586) 920-2163
Rank: #1 - 111. - 11.
Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
21700 Marlow St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(313) 539-4115
Rank: #1 - 111. - 11.
Perry Learning Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
11920 S Saginaw St
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
(810) 591-6077
Rank: #1 - 111. - 11.
Three Oaks Public School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
1212 Kingsley St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-3365
Rank: #1 - 111. - 11.
Trix Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
20045 Joann St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 426-1020
Rank: #1 - 111. - 11.
Washtenaw Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Program
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-8
21605 W 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 541-7619
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Joy Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-12
15055 Dexter Ave
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 340-0023
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Midmichigan Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-8
730 W Maple St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-5379
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Bridge Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-5
9600 Buffalo St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 462-6100
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Freeman School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-6
4001 Ogema Ave
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 760-1797
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Hope Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-8
12121 Broadstreet Ave
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 934-0054
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Iosco Resa Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-12
825 2nd St, Ste 2
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-3006
Rank: #15 - 1915. - 19.
Redford Service Learning Academy Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-8
25490 Grand River Ave
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 541-7619
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Dailey Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: PK-7
6236 Neff Rd
Flint, MI 48505
(810) 591-9890
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Hamilton Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: PK-8
14223 Southampton St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 870-0556
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Saginaw Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: PK-8
5173 Lodge St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 752-9600
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Arthur Eddy Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-5
1000 Cathay St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-5250
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Brewer Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-8
18025 Brock St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-0404
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Detroit Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-5
2985 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 259-1744
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Frontier International Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-8
28111 Imperial Dr
Warren, MI 48093
(586) 354-2044
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Northridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-8
4100 W Coldwater Rd
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 785-8811
Rank: #28 - 3928. - 39.
Barber Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-8
45 E Buena Vista St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(614) 623-5345
Rank: #28 - 3928. - 39.
Caniff Liberty Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-9
2650 Caniff St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(248) 327-7673
Rank: #28 - 3928. - 39.
Carleton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-5
11724 Casino St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-8322
Rank: #28 - 3928. - 39.
Carstens Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-8
13000 Essex Ave
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Rank: #28 - 3928. - 39.
Cop Esd Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-12
6065 Learning Ln
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Rank: #28 - 3928. - 39.
Fisher Magnet Academy
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-8
15510 E State Fair St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 642-4854
Rank: #28 - 3928. - 39.
Global Heights Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-8
23713 Joy Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 624-3400
Rank: #28 - 3928. - 39.
The New Standard Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-12
2040 W Carpenter Rd
Flint, MI 48505
(810) 787-3330
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Michigan average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch?
The Michigan average of public preschools students eligible for free lunch is 53%% for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Michigan?
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