Best 48044 Michigan Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,573 students in 48044, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 48044, MI are Shawnee Elementary School, Cheyenne Elementary School and Floyd Ebeling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 48044 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 48044, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).

Best 48044, MI Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shawnee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21555 Vesper Dr
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Cheyenne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
47600 Heydenreich Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Floyd Ebeling Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15970 Haverhill Dr
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 797-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Mohawk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
48101 Romeo Plank Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Ojibwa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
46950 Heydenreich Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Glen H Peters School
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
46650 Heydenreich Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 465-6251
Gr: PK-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Fox Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17500 Millstone Dr
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 48044, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 48044, MI include Shawnee Elementary School, Cheyenne Elementary School and Floyd Ebeling Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 48044?
7 public preschools are located in 48044.
What is the racial composition of students in 48044?
48044 public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).

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