For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,106 students in Southgate, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Southgate, MI are Allen Elementary School, Shelters Elementary School and Creative Montessori Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southgate, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Southgate have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Southgate, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16500 Mccann St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4644
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4644
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Shelters Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12600 Fordline St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4631
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4631
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Creative Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15100 Northline Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 284-5600
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 284-5600
Gr: PK-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Grogan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13300 Burns St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4642
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4642
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Fordline Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14775 Fordline St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4640
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4640
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Southgate, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Southgate, MI include Allen Elementary School, Shelters Elementary School and Creative Montessori Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Southgate?
5 public preschools are located in Southgate.
What is the racial composition of students in Southgate?
Southgate public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Southgate are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Southgate include: Shelters Elementary School vs. Grogan Elementary School
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