For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 989 students in Arenac County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Arenac County, MI are Au Gressims Elementary School, Llcarenac Campus and Sterling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arenac County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Arenac County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Arenac County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Au Gressims Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 S Court St
Au Gres, MI 48703
(989) 876-7157
Au Gres, MI 48703
(989) 876-7157
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Llcarenac Campus
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2032 Pine River Rd
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-9510
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-9510
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #33.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
338 W State St
Sterling, MI 48659
(989) 654-2367
Sterling, MI 48659
(989) 654-2367
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Standishsterling Central Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3789 Wyatt Rd
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-4526
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-4526
Gr: PK-6 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Arenac County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Smalley St
Twining, MI 48766
(989) 867-4234
Twining, MI 48766
(989) 867-4234
Gr: K-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
200 Smalley St
Twining, MI 48766
(989) 867-4234
Twining, MI 48766
(989) 867-4234
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Standish Maximum Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4713 M 61
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-7000
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-7000
Gr: 9-12
3789 Wyatt Rd
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-4526
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-4526
Gr: 6-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Arenac County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Arenac County, MI include Au Gressims Elementary School, Llcarenac Campus and Sterling Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Arenac County?
4 public preschools are located in Arenac County.
What is the racial composition of students in Arenac County?
Arenac County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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