For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,089 students in Burton, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Burton, MI are Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center and Barhitte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burton, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Burton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Burton, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Clarice Ave
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Barhitte Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6080 Roberta St
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-9647
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-9647
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
South Bendle Elementary School
Magnet School
4341 Larkin Dr
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-0620
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-0620
Gr: PK-2 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
2499 Cashin St
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-8483
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-8483
Gr: PK-1 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Burton, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Burton, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Burton, MI include Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center and Barhitte Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Burton?
4 public preschools are located in Burton.
What is the racial composition of students in Burton?
Burton public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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