For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,278 students in 48185, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 48185, MI are Wildwood Elementary School and Universal Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 48185 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 48185, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 48185, MI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Wildwood St
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2790
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2790
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #22.
Universal Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28015 Joy Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 402-5900
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 402-5900
Grades: PK-12
| 754 students
48185, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kaselemis Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
8100 North Hubbard St
Westland, MI 48185
(313) 533-4602
Westland, MI 48185
(313) 533-4602
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
8100 Hubbard Street
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2760
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2760
Grades: K-6
| 299 students
6420 North Newburgh Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2740
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2740
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Stottlemyer Early Childhood Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
34801 Marquette St
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2645
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2645
Grades: PK
| n/a students
4825 Dancy
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 721-5515
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 721-5515
Grades: K-4
| 194 students
W Wayne Skill Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
8075 Ritz Ave
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2810
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2810
Grades: 12
| 83 students
Walter P. Reuther Psychiatric Hospital (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
30901 Palmer Road
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 367-8600
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 367-8600
Grades: Inquire with school
| 6 students
William Ford Careertech Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
36455 Marquette St
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2106
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2106
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 48185, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 48185, MI include Wildwood Elementary School and Universal Learning Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 48185?
2 public preschools are located in 48185.
What is the racial composition of students in 48185?
48185 public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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