For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,071 students in 48228, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 48228, MI are Gardner Elementary School, Mann Learning Community and Dixon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 48228 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 48228, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 48228, MI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gardner Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6528 Mansfield St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 581-4615
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 581-4615
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Mann Learning Community
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19625 Elmira St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9580
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9580
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Trinity St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 947-1330
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 947-1330
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Carver Stem Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18701 Paul St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 240-6622
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 240-6622
Gr: PK-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Henderson Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16101 W Chicago St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 852-0512
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 852-0512
Gr: PK-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
48228, Michigan 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Gr: 9-11 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 852-6612
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 852-6612
Gr: 9-12
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Gr: 9-12
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Gr: 8-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
16101 W Chicago
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 852-0512
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 852-0512
Gr: 5-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Hazel Park Empowerment Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
19321 West Chicago
Detroit, MI 48228
(248) 658-5600
Detroit, MI 48228
(248) 658-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
16400 Tireman Street
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 584-5525
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 584-5525
Gr: PK-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
16400 Tireman St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 584-5525
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 584-5525
Gr: PK-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
20220 Tireman Street
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 846-5533
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 846-5533
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
8401 Trinity St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 945-1330
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 945-1330
Gr: K-8
18600 Wadsworth Street
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 852-0670
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 852-0670
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Minority enrollment: 99%
15000 Mackenzie Street
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 945-0702
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 945-0702
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students
20500 Wadsworth Street
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 852-0740
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 852-0740
Gr: K-5 | 144 students
9331 Grandville
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 835-8410
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 835-8410
Gr: 7-10 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 48228, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 48228, MI include Gardner Elementary School, Mann Learning Community and Dixon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 48228?
5 public preschools are located in 48228.
What is the racial composition of students in 48228?
48228 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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