For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,149 students in Barry County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Barry County, MI are Barry Isd Special Education, Star Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barry County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Barry County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Barry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barry Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 W Woodlawn Ave
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Star Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Star School Rd
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4442
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4442
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 S Broadway St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4423
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4423
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Delton Kellogg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
327 N Grove St
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1535
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1535
Gr: PK-4 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Fuller Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
251 Fuller St
Nashville, MI 49073
(517) 852-9468
Nashville, MI 49073
(517) 852-9468
Gr: PK-2 | 210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
9594 N 40th St
Hickory Corners, MI 49060
(269) 548-3805
Hickory Corners, MI 49060
(269) 548-3805
Gr: PK-2 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
223 W Broadway St
Woodland, MI 48897
(269) 367-4935
Woodland, MI 48897
(269) 367-4935
Gr: PK-K | 138 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Mcfall Elementary School
Magnet School
509 W Main St
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3637
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3637
Gr: PK-1 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Tk Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3316 Bender Rd
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3637
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3637
Gr: PK
Barry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hastings Area Schools Alternative Education High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
520 West South St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4400
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students
Hastings Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2950 W M 179 Hwy
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-6167
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-6167
Lakewood Learning Center (Leap) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
223 W. Braodway
Woodland, MI 48897
(269) 367-4430
Woodland, MI 48897
(269) 367-4430
Gr: 8-12 | 35 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
223 West Broadway St
Woodland, MI 48897
(616) 367-4935
Woodland, MI 48897
(616) 367-4935
Gr: K-5 | 111 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Barry County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Barry County, MI include Barry Isd Special Education, Star Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Barry County?
9 public preschools are located in Barry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barry County?
Barry County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Barry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Barry County include: Tk Early Childhood Center vs. Mcfall Elementary School, Fuller Street Elementary School vs. Mcfall Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Star Elementary School
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