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Best Rochester Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 5,677 students in Rochester, MI. The top-ranked public preschools in Rochester, MI are Musson Elementary School, Brewster Elementary School and North Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Rochester, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Musson Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3500 Dutton Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Brewster Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1535 Brewster Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
North Hill Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1385 Mahaffy Ave
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
University Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
600 Croydon Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4325 Bannister Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Hugger Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5050 Sheldon Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Meadow Brook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2350 Munster Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Long Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
450 Allston Dr
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Hamlin Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
270 W Hamlin Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
530 Hampton Cir
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
Brooklands Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
490 E Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
Mcgregor Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1101 1st St
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rochester, MI?
How many public preschools are located in Rochester?
12 public preschools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Rochester are often viewed compared to one another?

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