For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 860 students in Emmet County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Emmet County, MI are Pellston Elementary School, Ottawa Elementary School and Petoskey Montessori Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emmet County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Emmet County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Emmet County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pellston Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
114 Zipf St
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8421
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8421
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Ottawa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
871 Kalamazoo Ave
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2130
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2130
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #33.
Petoskey Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1560 E Mitchell Rd
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2190
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2190
Grades: PK-5
| 20 students
Rank: #44.
Alanson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7400 North St
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Grades: PK-12
| 229 students
Rank: n/an/a
421 E Lake St
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4600
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4600
Grades: PK-2
| 163 students
Emmet County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2230 E. Mitchell Rd.
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-1600
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-1600
Grades: K-6
| 128 students
7400 North St
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Grades: PK-12
| 432 students
172 N. Park Street
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8801
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8801
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Taylor School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1515 Cemetery Rd
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 439-6937
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 439-6937
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Emmet County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Emmet County, MI include Pellston Elementary School, Ottawa Elementary School and Petoskey Montessori Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Emmet County?
5 public preschools are located in Emmet County.
What is the racial composition of students in Emmet County?
Emmet County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Emmet County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Emmet County include: Pellston Elementary School vs. Alanson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, Blackbird Elementary School vs. Alanson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School, Alanson ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School vs. Pellston Elementary School
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