For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,992 students in Trenton, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Trenton, MI are Yake Elementary School, Jesse L Anderson Elementary School and Richard C Hedke Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trenton, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Trenton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Trenton, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yake Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16400 Carter Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-2230
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-2230
Gr: PK-4 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2600 Harrison Ave
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 676-2177
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 676-2177
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Richard C Hedke Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3201 Marian Dr
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4563
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-4563
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Frank E Weiss Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26631 Reaume St
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-7060
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Erving Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24175 Hall Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-2212
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-2212
Gr: PK-4 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Bates Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22811 Gudith Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-2217
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 692-2217
Gr: PK-4 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21320 Roche Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-6390
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 379-6390
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Trenton, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Trenton, MI include Yake Elementary School, Jesse L Anderson Elementary School and Richard C Hedke Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Trenton?
7 public preschools are located in Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton?
Trenton public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Trenton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Trenton include: Erving Elementary School vs. Frank E Weiss Elementary School, Frank E Weiss Elementary School vs. Hunter Elementary School, Richard C Hedke Elementary School vs. Jesse L Anderson Elementary School
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