For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 666 students in 49307, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 49307, MI are Mecostaosceola Education Center and Brookside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49307 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49307, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 49307, MI Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mecostaosceola Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15700 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 Escott St
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-8323
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-8323
Gr: PK-4 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Earlyon
Special Education School
15760 190th Ave, Board Of Educ
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
410 N 3rd Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 598-9700
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 598-9700
Gr: PK-K | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
49307, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15760 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Gr: PK
501 W. Bridge Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6234
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6234
Gr: 1-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Mecosta-osceola Alternative Education Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
15800 190th Avenue
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-4410
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-4410
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 49307, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 49307, MI include Mecostaosceola Education Center and Brookside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 49307?
4 public preschools are located in 49307.
What is the racial composition of students in 49307?
49307 public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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