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Best Sterling Heights Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public preschools serving 9,079 students in Sterling Heights, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sterling Heights, MI are Messmore Elementary School, Bozymowski Center and Dekeyser Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling Heights, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Sterling Heights have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Sterling Heights, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Messmore Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8742 Dill Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 797-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Bozymowski Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11870 Eldorado Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 939-5391
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Dekeyser Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
38397 Gladstone Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 797-4400
Gr: PK-6 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Noor International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
37412 Dequindre Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 365-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Oakbrook Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12060 Greenway Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 797-5900
Gr: PK-6 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Havel Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
41855 Schoenherr Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
(586) 797-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Harwood Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4900 Southlawn Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 825-2650
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Bruce Collins Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12900 Grand Haven Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 797-4200
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Dresden Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11400 Delvin Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
(586) 797-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Browning Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12400 19 Mile Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
(586) 797-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Plumbrook Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
39660 Spalding Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
(586) 797-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
Schwarzkoff Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8401 Constitution Blvd
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
(586) 797-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
Graebner Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
41875 Saal Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
(586) 797-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
Jack Harvey Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
41700 Montroy Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
(586) 797-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1515.
Schuchard Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Holly Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 797-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Holden Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
37565 Calka Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 825-2670
Gr: PK-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Willow Woods Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11001 Daniel Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 825-2850
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1818.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
37555 Carol Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 825-2680
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1919.
Huron Academy Grades K2
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11401 Metro Pkwy
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 446-9170
Gr: PK-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2020.
Black Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14100 Heritage Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 825-2840
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2121.
Burr Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
41460 Ryan Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
(586) 797-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sterling Heights, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sterling Heights, MI include Messmore Elementary School, Bozymowski Center and Dekeyser Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sterling Heights?
21 public preschools are located in Sterling Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling Heights?
Sterling Heights public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Sterling Heights are often viewed compared to one another?

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