For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 940 students in 48906, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 48906, MI are Cumberland School, Gier Park School and Midmichigan Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 48906 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 48906, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 48906, MI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cumberland School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Cumberland Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1280
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1280
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Gier Park School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Gier St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1360
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1360
Gr: PK-4 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Midmichigan Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
730 W Maple St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-5379
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-5379
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 48906, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 48906, MI include Cumberland School, Gier Park School and Midmichigan Leadership Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 48906?
3 public preschools are located in 48906.
What is the racial composition of students in 48906?
48906 public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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