For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,076 students in Antrim County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Antrim County, MI are Lakeland Elementary School, Ellsworth Community School and John R Rodger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Antrim County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Antrim County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Antrim County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
616 Buckley St
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8289
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8289
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Ellsworth Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9467 Park St
Ellsworth, MI 49729
(231) 588-2544
Ellsworth, MI 49729
(231) 588-2544
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
John R Rodger Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6535 John R Rodgers Rd
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8916
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8916
Gr: PK-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Central Lake Public Schools
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8169 W State St
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-3141
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-3141
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Mancelona Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
231 W Limits St
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-8661
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-8661
Gr: PK-4 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Antrim County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
204 W. Forest Home Avenue
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Gr: 6-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
5858 Davis Street
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-5221
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-5221
Gr: K-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Antrim County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Antrim County, MI include Lakeland Elementary School, Ellsworth Community School and John R Rodger Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Antrim County?
4 public preschools are located in Antrim County.
What is the racial composition of students in Antrim County?
Antrim County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Antrim County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Antrim County include: Ellsworth Community School vs. Central Lake Public Schools, Central Lake Public Schools vs. Ellsworth Community School
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