For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,238 students in 49525, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 49525, MI are Knapp Forest Elementary School, West Oakview Elementary School and North Park Montessori Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49525 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49525, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 49525, MI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knapp Forest Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4243 Knapp Valley Dr Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8980
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8980
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #22.
West Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3880 Stuyvesant Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3470
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3470
Grades: PK-4
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
North Park Montessori Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Costa Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
49525, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cbot School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
864 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Grades: 12
| 20 students
1655 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-8020
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-8020
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Kent Isd Conference Center (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
1633 East Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-1333
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-1333
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
2930 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-2217
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-2217
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2930 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-2217
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-2217
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Kent Isd Shared Ed Entity (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2930 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-2280
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-2280
Grades: K-12
| 490 students
Kent Transition Center (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
1800 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-2263
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-2263
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Kent Vocational Options Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
864 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Grades: K-5
| 138 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 49525, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 49525, MI include Knapp Forest Elementary School, West Oakview Elementary School and North Park Montessori Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 49525?
4 public preschools are located in 49525.
What is the racial composition of students in 49525?
49525 public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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