For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 5,198 students in Allegan County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Allegan County, MI are Douglas Elementary School, Dorr School and Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allegan County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Allegan County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Allegan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
261 Randolph St
Douglas, MI 49406
(269) 857-2139
Douglas, MI 49406
(269) 857-2139
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Dorr School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4159 18th St
Dorr, MI 49323
(616) 681-9637
Dorr, MI 49323
(616) 681-9637
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3472 Lincoln Rd
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5413
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5413
Gr: PK-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2163 142nd Ave
Dorr, MI 49323
(616) 681-9189
Dorr, MI 49323
(616) 681-9189
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 S Clark St
Hopkins, MI 49328
(269) 793-7286
Hopkins, MI 49328
(269) 793-7286
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Washington Street Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
538 Washington St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7800
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Gilkey Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
707 S Woodhams St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-2424
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-2424
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Bentheim Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4057 38th St
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5335
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5335
Gr: PK-4 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Dix Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
503 Dix St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7703
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7703
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
North Ward Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
440 River St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-6003
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-6003
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Fennville Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8 Memorial Dr
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 722-3850
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 722-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Innocademy Allegan Campus
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2611 56th St
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 561-4050
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 561-4050
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1313.
Starr Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 School Dr
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5835
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5835
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1414.
Pine Trails Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Center St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5379
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5379
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1515.
Hillside Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
212 Grove St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7900
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7900
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1616.
Robert D Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1583 University St
Martin, MI 49070
(269) 442-0450
Martin, MI 49070
(269) 442-0450
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
507 W Sycamore St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-9208
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-9208
Gr: PK-1 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Allegan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Allegan Alternative High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
550 5th St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5433
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5433
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Allegan County Technical Center Annex (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2879 116th Ave
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-3121
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-3121
Gr: 9-12
P.o. Box 3
Fennville, MI 49408
(616) 561-7236
Fennville, MI 49408
(616) 561-7236
Gr: 3-5 | 362 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Area Technical & Ed. Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2891 116th Avenue
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-3121
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-3121
Gr: Inquire with school
550 Fifth Street
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5379
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5379
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
2611 56th Street
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 561-2191
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 561-2191
Gr: K-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Environmental Education Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
3400 Second Street
Wayland, MI 49348
(517) 325-6348
Wayland, MI 49348
(517) 325-6348
Gr: Inquire with school
Hillside East (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
400 Clark St
Hopkins, MI 49328
(369) 673-2161
Hopkins, MI 49328
(369) 673-2161
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
485 18th St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7960
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7960
Michigan Career And Technical Institute High School (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
11611 Pine Lake Rd
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 664-4461
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 664-4461
Gr: 9-12
1148 First Street
Moline, MI 49335
(616) 877-4603
Moline, MI 49335
(616) 877-4603
Gr: 3-4 | 170 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Na'Neelzhiin Ji'Olta (Torreon) Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4 Memorial Drive
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 561-7331
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 561-7331
Gr: 12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Pioneer Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4911 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5185
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5185
Gr: 6-12
Plainwell Young Adult Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
101 1/2 S. Main Street
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-2095
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-2095
Gr: Inquire with school | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Star Family Literacy Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
623 N 10th Street
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7700
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7700
Gr: 9-12
Wayland Young Adult Program (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
118 West Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 673-2167
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 673-2167
Gr: Inquire with school | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Allegan County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Allegan County, MI include Douglas Elementary School, Dorr School and Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Allegan County?
17 public preschools are located in Allegan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegan County?
Allegan County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Allegan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Allegan County include: Gilkey Elementary School vs. Washington Street Elementary School, Dix Street Elementary School vs. Washington Street Elementary School, Hopkins Elementary School vs. Sycamore Elementary School
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