For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,814 students in Ypsilanti, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ypsilanti, MI are Ypsilanti International Elementary School, Fortis Academy and Global Tech Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ypsilanti, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Ypsilanti have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Ypsilanti, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ypsilanti International Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
503 Oak St
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2400
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Fortis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3875 Golfside Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 572-3623
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 572-3623
Gr: PK-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Global Tech Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1715 E Forest Ave
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 390-9625
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 390-9625
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
2440 E Clark Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1800
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 221-1800
Gr: PK-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
550 Perry St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1702
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1702
Gr: PK-1 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ypsilanti, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ypsilanti, MI include Ypsilanti International Elementary School, Fortis Academy and Global Tech Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Ypsilanti?
5 public preschools are located in Ypsilanti.
What is the racial composition of students in Ypsilanti?
Ypsilanti public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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