For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,496 students in Hudsonville, MI. The top-ranked public preschools in Hudsonville, MI are Bauer Elementary School, Alward Elementary School and Forest Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hudsonville, 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 72% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Hudsonville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hudsonville, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bauer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8136 48th Ave
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-6824
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-6824
Gr: PK-4 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Alward Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3811 Port Sheldon St
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-6700
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 669-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Forest Grove Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1645 32nd Ave
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 896-9429
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 896-9429
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Jamestown Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
2522 Greenly St
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 662-1478
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 662-1478
Gr: PK-2 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
2950 Baldwin St
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 777-6534
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 777-6534
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hudsonville, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hudsonville, MI include Bauer Elementary School, Alward Elementary School and Forest Grove Elementary School. Hudsonville has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public preschools are located in Hudsonville?
6 public preschools are located in Hudsonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Hudsonville?
Hudsonville public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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