For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,859 students in Marquette County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Marquette County, MI are Lakeview School, Sandy Knoll School and Marquettealger Administrative Unit. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marquette 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 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Marquette County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Marquette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Croix St
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7803
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7803
Grades: PK-4
| 588 students
Rank: #22.
Sandy Knoll School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 N 6th St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4281
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4281
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Marquettealger Administrative Unit
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
321 E Ohio St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-5102
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-5102
Grades: PK-12
| 24 students
Rank: #44.
Superior Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 S Mcclellan Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4295
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4295
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #55.
Aspen Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Aspen Ridge School Rd
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-3175
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-3175
Grades: PK-8
| 737 students
Rank: #66.
Birchview School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
663 Poplar St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-6341
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-6341
Grades: PK-4
| 245 students
Rank: #77.
North Star Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Wright St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156
Grades: PK-12
| 191 students
Rank: #88.
Republicmichigamme School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
227 Maple St
Republic, MI 49879
(906) 376-2277
Republic, MI 49879
(906) 376-2277
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
Rank: #99.
Ki Sawyer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 Scorpion Rd
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-5567
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-5567
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #1010.
Powell Twp Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Deutsch Ave
Big Bay, MI 49808
(906) 345-9355
Big Bay, MI 49808
(906) 345-9355
Grades: PK-8
| 51 students
Marquette County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
350 Aspen Ridge School Rd
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-3176
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-3176
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Central School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
324 East Pearl St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-5501
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-5501
Grades: PK
| n/a students
50 West M-35
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-5914
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-5914
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Ishpeming-negaunee-nice Comm. Ed. Division High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
101 South Pioneer Ave
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4173
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4173
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
321 East Ohio St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-5101
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-5101
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3030 Wright Street
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156
Grades: 6-8
| 25 students
1175 Erie Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4295
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4295
Grades: PK-K
| 11 students
1175 Erie Street
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4320
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4320
Grades: K-3
| 105 students
201 Ventura Street
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-3680
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-3680
Grades: PK
| 64 students
300 Westwood Dr
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1021
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1021
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Marquette County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Marquette County, MI include Lakeview School, Sandy Knoll School and Marquettealger Administrative Unit.
How many public preschools are located in Marquette County?
10 public preschools are located in Marquette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marquette County?
Marquette County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Marquette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Marquette County include: Birchview School vs. Aspen Ridge Elementary School, Lakeview School vs. Superior Hills Elementary School, North Star Montessori Academy vs. Aspen Ridge Elementary School
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