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Best Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Preschools in Michigan (2026)

Public preschools in Michigan achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 40% (2026).
The public preschools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Michigan is Gallimore Elementary School, with ≥99%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 74% 99% Avg. RLA Proficiency: 80%

Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Preschools in Michigan (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Gallimore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: ≥99%
Grades: PK-5
8375 N Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3155
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Hemmeter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-5
1890 Hemmeter Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1832
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-4
426 River St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5504
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Okemos Public Montessoricentral
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-4
4406 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5400
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Quarton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-5
771 Chesterfield Ave
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3429
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Jia Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-5
800 Connie St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-8477
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
The Lincoln Center
Special Education School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-12
891 Goddard St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-5900
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
North Ednew Horizons
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: PK-12
933 Rose St
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5685
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Ada Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-4
731 Ada Dr Se
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8940
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Conant Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
4100 Quarton Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-7000
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Handley School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
1300 Passolt St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Rosy Mound School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-4
14016 Lakeshore Dr
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6700
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Bert Goens Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: PK-12
701 S Paw Paw St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 539-5032
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Claregladwin Area School
Special Education School
(Reading: ≥80%)
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: PK-12
4041 E Mannsiding Rd
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3682
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Sanilac Isd Special Education Services
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: PK-12
46 N Jackson St
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-2200
Rank: #1616.
Knapp Forest Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 79%
Grades: PK-5
4243 Knapp Valley Dr Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8980
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: PK-4
1756 64th St Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6300
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Wass Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: PK-5
2340 Willard Dr
Troy, MI 48085
(248) 823-3900
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Bauer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-4
8136 48th Ave
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-6824
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Brewster Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
1535 Brewster Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3300
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Dorr School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
4159 18th St
Dorr, MI 49323
(616) 681-9637
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Jeffers Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-4
16031 144th Ave
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 846-5503
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Lake Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-4
18181 Dogwood Dr
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 850-5600
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
2134 W Lakewood Blvd
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1300
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Messmore Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-6
8742 Dill Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 797-5600
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Mg Millet Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-12
3660 Southfield Dr
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 777-2520
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Pierce Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
1829 Pierce St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-4337
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Thornapple Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-4
6932 Bridgewater Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 493-8920
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Weidman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-4
3311 N School Rd
Weidman, MI 48893
(989) 644-3430
Rank: #3030.
Musson Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 77%
Grades: PK-5
3500 Dutton Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4200
Rank: #3131.
Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75%
Grades: PK-5
1076 6th St
Marysville, MI 48040
(810) 364-7141
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Blossomland Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-12
711 Saint Joseph Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-2600
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Lyle A Torrant Center
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-12
1175 W Parnall Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Wing Lake Developmental Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: PK-12
6490 Wing Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 341-7900
Rank: #3535.
Holly Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 74%
Grades: PK-8
820 Academy Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 634-5554
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Michigan average public preschools reading/language arts proficiency?
The Michigan average public preschools reading/language arts proficiency is 40%% for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Michigan?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Michigan include Gallimore Elementary School, Hemmeter Elementary School and Holmes Elementary School.

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