For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 554 students in 49461, MI.
The top ranked public preschool in 49461, MI is White Lake Area Community Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschools in zipcode 49461 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49461, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 49461, MI ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Lake Area Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Gibson Rd
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
Rank: n/an/a
205 E Market St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1050
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1050
Grades: PK-2
| 436 students
49461, Michigan ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Muskegon County Youth Home (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1830 White Lake Dr
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 766-3001
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 766-3001
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
541 East Slocum St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 719-4100
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 719-4100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Youth Home (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1830 White Lake Drive
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 894-4336
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 894-4336
Grades: PK-12
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 49461, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 49461, MI include White Lake Area Community Education.
How many public preschools are located in 49461?
2 public preschools are located in 49461.
What is the racial composition of students in 49461?
49461 public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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