For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,627 students in 48240, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 48240, MI are Beech Elementary School, David Ellis Academy West and Redford Service Learning Academy Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 48240 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 48240, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 48240, MI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beech Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19990 Beech Daly Rd
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-6100
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
David Ellis Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19800 Beech Daly Rd
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 450-0300
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 450-0300
Gr: PK-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Redford Service Learning Academy Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25490 Grand River Ave
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 541-7619
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 541-7619
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
B Beck Education Center
Special Education School
27100 Bennett
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3501
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3501
Gr: PK-K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 48240, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 48240, MI include Beech Elementary School, David Ellis Academy West and Redford Service Learning Academy Campus.
How many public preschools are located in 48240?
4 public preschools are located in 48240.
What is the racial composition of students in 48240?
48240 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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