For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,030 students in Rockford, MI. The top-ranked public preschools in Rockford, MI are Meadow Ridge Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockford, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Rockford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Rockford, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8100 Courtland Dr Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6342
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6342
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
156 Lewis St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6360
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6360
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
9605 Edgerton Ave Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6557
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6557
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rockford, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rockford, MI include Meadow Ridge Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School. Rockford has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public preschools are located in Rockford?
3 public preschools are located in Rockford.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockford?
Rockford public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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