For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 284 students in Oceana County, MI.
The top ranked public preschool in Oceana County, MI is Pentwater ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oceana County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Oceana County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Oceana County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pentwater ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Park St
Pentwater, MI 49449
(231) 869-4100
Pentwater, MI 49449
(231) 869-4100
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
170 E North St
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-4850
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-4850
Gr: PK-2 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Oceana County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Early Childhood Dd Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
155 East 6th St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 873-5651
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 873-5651
Gr: PK
Early Onwsesd (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
844 Griswold Street
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 898-1606
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 898-1606
Gr: PK
2266 E. Polk Road
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6360
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6360
Gr: 1-3 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
3301 S. Green Street
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-2346
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-2346
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
5601 W. Fox Road
Mears, MI 49436
(231) 873-6350
Mears, MI 49436
(231) 873-6350
Gr: PK-K | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Hesperia Community Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
96 S Division St
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6185
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6185
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students
6023 N. 72nd Avenue
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-8199
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-8199
Gr: K-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
2752 Hillcrest Dr
New Era, MI 49446
(231) 861-2662
New Era, MI 49446
(231) 861-2662
Gr: 4-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Oceana Community Education High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
641 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5151
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5151
Gr: 9-12
Oceana High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2930 West Winston Rd
Rothbury, MI 49452
(231) 894-5586
Rothbury, MI 49452
(231) 894-5586
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Oisd Developmental Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
302 Johnson St West
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5651
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5651
Gr: K-12
155 E 6th St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5541
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5541
Gr: K-3 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Walkerville Alternative Education (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
180 E. Main Street
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-5727
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-5727
Gr: Inquire with school | 29 students Minority enrollment: 44%
145 Lathrop St
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-4850
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-4850
Gr: 6-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Oceana County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Oceana County, MI include Pentwater ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School.
How many public preschools are located in Oceana County?
2 public preschools are located in Oceana County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oceana County?
Oceana County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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