For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 687 students in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Westside Connection are Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary School and Shawmut Hills School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1460 Laughlin Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2250
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2250
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Shawmut Hills School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Burritt St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3055
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3055
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids, MI include Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary School and Shawmut Hills School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids?
the neighborhood of Westside Connection, Grand Rapids public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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