For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 4,063 students in Wexford County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Wexford County, MI are Forest View Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Buckley Community Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wexford County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Wexford County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Wexford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7840 S 25 Rd
Boon, MI 49618
(231) 876-5100
Boon, MI 49618
(231) 876-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Lester St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5200
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #33.
Buckley Community Schools
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 S 1st St
Buckley, MI 49620
(231) 269-3325
Buckley, MI 49620
(231) 269-3325
Grades: PK-12
| 481 students
Rank: #44.
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9907 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Grades: PK-12
| 82 students
Rank: #55.
Highpoint Virtual Of Michigan
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 East Mesick Avenue
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 371-4707
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 371-4707
Grades: PK-12
| 2,666 students
Wexford County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Chestnut St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5700
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5700
Grades: 8
| 266 students
221 Granite St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1700 Chestnut St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5300
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5300
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
Manton Alternative Education High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
105 5th Street
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-3630
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-3630
Grades: 8-12
| 47 students
601 East North St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5500
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5500
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
581 South Clark St
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1201
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1201
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
210 East Mesick Ave
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1207
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1207
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
9901 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2262
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2262
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
9907 East 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2260
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2260
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wexford County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Wexford County, MI include Forest View Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Buckley Community Schools.
How many public preschools are located in Wexford County?
5 public preschools are located in Wexford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wexford County?
Wexford County public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Wexford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wexford County include: Forest View Elementary School vs. Franklin Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School vs. Forest View Elementary School
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