For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,959 students in Bay City, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Bay City, MI are Kolb Elementary School, Mcalearsawden Elementary School and Hampton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bay City, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Bay City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bay City, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kolb Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 West Crump St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-9518
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-9518
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Mcalearsawden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Midland Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-7702
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-7702
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1908 West Youngs Ditch Rd
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-1100
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #44.
State Street Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 State St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-6484
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-6484
Grades: PK-8
| 205 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bangor Central School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
208 State Park Dr
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-8891
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-8891
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bay City Farragut Campus
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Farragut St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 414-8254
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 414-8254
Grades: PK-12
| 338 students
Rank: #77.
Isdlocal Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4228 2 Mile Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 667-3276
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 667-3276
Grades: PK-12
| 99 students
Rank: #88.
Linsday
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
607 Lasalle St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-0692
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-0692
Grades: PK-5
| 125 students
Rank: #99.
Macgregor Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1012 Fremont St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-1558
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-1558
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #1010.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Mckinley St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 894-2744
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 894-2744
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Bay City, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
504 Revilo Drive
Bay City, MI 48706
(517) 684-4890
Bay City, MI 48706
(517) 684-4890
Grades: Inquire with school
| 18 students
Bay City Academy - Germania Campus (Closed 2016)
Charter School
311 Germania St
Bay City, MI 48706
(231) 218-4746
Bay City, MI 48706
(231) 218-4746
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bay City Academy - Madison Arts Campus (Closed 2018)
Charter School
400 N. Madison Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 414-5480
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 414-5480
Grades: 6-9
| 66 students
Bay City Academy - Wolverine Campus (Closed 2016)
Charter School
120 N Jackson St
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 631-4746
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 631-4746
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bay City Academy - Ymca Campus (Closed 2016)
Charter School
111 N Madison Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 631-4746
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 631-4746
Grades: PK-K
| 33 students
Bay City Virtual School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
201 Woodside Ln
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-5550
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-5550
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4228 2 Mile Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-4410
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-4410
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4228 2 Mile Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 667-3208
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 667-3208
Grades: PK
| n/a students
201 Woodside Lane
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-7515
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-7515
Grades: Inquire with school
| 188 students
Jefferson Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
325 Park Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-6595
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-6595
Grades: K
| 1 students
1805 S. Raymond Street
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-3611
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-3611
Grades: K-5
| 132 students
325 Park Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-6595
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-6595
Grades: Inquire with school
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bay City, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Bay City, MI include Kolb Elementary School, Mcalearsawden Elementary School and Hampton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bay City, MI?
10 public preschools are located in Bay City, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Bay City, MI?
Bay City, MI public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 38% (majority Black).
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