For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 360 students in 49203, MI.
The top-ranked public preschool in 49203, MI is Townsend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49203 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49203, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 49203, MI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Townsend Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Floyd Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Gr: PK-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Local Based Special Education Early Childhood Programs
Special Education School
1226 S Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 990-3624
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 990-3624
Gr: PK-K
49203, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Francis Street Primary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1320 Francis St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 879-1380
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 879-1380
Gr: K-5 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
500 Griswold St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 796-0080
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 796-0080
Gr: K-7 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Lincoln Headstart Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
154 West Clark St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 788-6010
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 788-6010
Gr: PK-K
216 East Biddle St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3940
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3940
Gr: K-2 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Mcdevitt School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
800 E. Mcdevitt
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-0342
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-0342
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 49203, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 49203, MI include Townsend Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 49203?
2 public preschools are located in 49203.
What is the racial composition of students in 49203?
49203 public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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