For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 846 students in 49037, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 49037, MI are Lamora Park School, Battle Creek Montessori Academy and Valley View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49037 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49037, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 49037, MI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lamora Park School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65 Woodlawn Ave N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9725
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9725
Gr: PK-2 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Battle Creek Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
399 20th St N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 339-3308
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 339-3308
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
960 Avenue A
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 441-9150
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 441-9150
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Dudley School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
308 Roosevelt Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9720
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9720
Gr: PK-2 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 49037, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 49037, MI include Lamora Park School, Battle Creek Montessori Academy and Valley View Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 49037?
4 public preschools are located in 49037.
What is the racial composition of students in 49037?
49037 public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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