The average public preschool in Michigan has approximately 354 students (2026).
The public preschools with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The largest public preschool in Michigan (by enrollment) is Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, with 3,934 students.
# Students Range: 735
3,934
Avg. # Students: 1,021
Largest Michigan Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 3,934
Grades: PK-12
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Rank: #22.
Highpoint Virtual Of Michigan
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 3,455
Grades: PK-12
210 East Mesick Avenue
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 371-4707
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 371-4707
Rank: #33.
Star International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,728
Grades: PK-12
24425 Hass St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8990
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8990
Rank: #44.
Advanced Technology Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,207
Grades: PK-12
4801 Oakman Blvd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 625-4700
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 625-4700
Rank: #55.
Earhart Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,002
Grades: PK-8
1000 Scotten St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3945
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3945
Rank: #66.
North Branch Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 964
Grades: PK-4
4055 Elm Creek Rd
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3041
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3041
Rank: #77.
Munger Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 954
Grades: PK-8
5525 Martin St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 873-0655
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 873-0655
Rank: #88.
Ludington Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 911
Grades: PK-5
5771 W Bryant Rd
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3820
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3820
Rank: #99.
Detroit Edison Public School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 901
Grades: PK-8
1903 Wilkins St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 833-1100
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 833-1100
Rank: #1010.
John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 879
Grades: PK-8
15850 Strathmoor St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9600
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9600
Rank: #1111.
Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 876
Grades: PK-8
10147 W Chicago
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 416-6400
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 416-6400
Rank: #1212.
Gardner International School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 874
Grades: PK-8
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1121
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1121
Rank: #1313.
The New Standard Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 859
Grades: PK-12
2040 W Carpenter Rd
Flint, MI 48505
(810) 787-3330
Flint, MI 48505
(810) 787-3330
Rank: #1414.
Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 850
Grades: PK-12
888 Enterprise Dr
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309
Rank: #1515.
Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 847
Grades: PK-8
21605 W 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 541-7619
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 541-7619
Rank: #1616.
Ronald Brown Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 834
Grades: PK-8
11530 E Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 886-2611
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 886-2611
Rank: #1717.
Grand Traverse Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 824
Grades: PK-12
1245 Hammond Rd E
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 932-6008
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 932-6008
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Academy Of Warren
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 817
Grades: PK-8
13943 E 8 Mile Rd
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 552-8010
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 552-8010
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Chandler Park Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 817
Grades: PK-5
20200 Kelly Rd
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 884-8830
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 884-8830
Rank: #2020.
Excel Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Students: 791
Grades: PK-12
4201 Breton Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Rank: #2121.
Beacon Tree Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 787
Grades: PK-6
55885 Schoenherr Rd
Utica, MI 48315
(586) 797-7300
Utica, MI 48315
(586) 797-7300
Rank: #2222.
Orville C Krause Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 778
Grades: PK-5
23900 Armada Center Rd
Armada, MI 48005
(586) 784-2600
Armada, MI 48005
(586) 784-2600
Rank: #2323.
Bates Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 773
Grades: PK-8
19701 Wyoming St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7000
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7000
Rank: #2424.
Luther L Wright K12 School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 770
Grades: PK-12
650 E Ayer St
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Rank: #2525.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 769
Grades: PK-6
5003 W Albain Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4300
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4300
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Davison Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 765
Grades: PK-8
2800 E Davison St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 252-3118
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 252-3118
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Vanguard Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Students: 765
Grades: PK-8
1620 52nd St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 538-3630
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 538-3630
Rank: #2828.
Universal Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 761
Grades: PK-12
28015 Joy Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 402-5900
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 402-5900
Rank: #2929.
Creative Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 759
Grades: PK-8
15100 Northline Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 284-5600
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 284-5600
Rank: #3030.
Fisher Magnet Academy
Magnet School
Students: 758
Grades: PK-8
15510 E State Fair St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 642-4854
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 642-4854
Rank: #3131.
Brenda Scott Academy For Theatre Arts
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 754
Grades: PK-8
18440 Hoover St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-6700
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-6700
Rank: #3232.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 753
Grades: PK-5
3498 Treat Hwy
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-0744
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-0744
Rank: #3333.
Gompers Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 749
Grades: PK-8
14450 Burt Rd
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7495
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7495
Rank: #3434.
Chandler Woods Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Students: 741
Grades: PK-8
6895 Samrick Ave Ne
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 866-6000
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 866-6000
Rank: #3535.
Glen Lake Community School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 735
Grades: PK-12
3375 W Burdickville Rd
Maple City, MI 49664
(231) 334-3061
Maple City, MI 49664
(231) 334-3061
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Michigan average public preschools student size?
The Michigan average public preschools student size is 354 for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the largest student size in Michigan?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Michigan include Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, Highpoint Virtual Of Michigan and Star International Academy.
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