Top 10 Best Calhoun County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 3,559 students in Calhoun County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Calhoun County, MI are Doris Klaussen Dev Center, Hughes Elementary School and Walters Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Calhoun County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Doris Klaussen Dev Center
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
408 Jameson St
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 964-9426
Grades: PK-12
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
103 West Hughes St
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1275
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
Walters Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
705 North Marshall Ave
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1280
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #44.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Riverside Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4700
Grades: PK-4
| 354 students
Rank: #55.
Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 North Gordon St
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1271
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #66.
Beadle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8175 C Dr N
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-3295
Grades: PK-4
| 320 students
Rank: #77.
Minges Brook School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
435 Lincoln Hill Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4500
Grades: PK-4
| 336 students
Rank: #88.
Battle Creek Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
399 20th St N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 339-3308
Grades: PK-8
| 165 students
Rank: #99.
Lamora Park School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Woodlawn Ave N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9725
Grades: PK-2
| 178 students
Rank: #1010.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
960 Avenue A
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 441-9150
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #1111.
Fremont International Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Emmett St E
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 849-9119
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #1212.
Harrington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 S Clark
Albion, MI 49224
(269) 781-1261
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #1313.
Dudley School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
308 Roosevelt Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9720
Grades: PK-2
| 116 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Calhoun County, MI

Calhoun County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
225 Watson
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Grades: 12
| 6 students
225 E Watson St.
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9166
Grades: PK-8
| 454 students
225 Watson St
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Grades: 7-12
| 15 students
225 Watson St
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Grades: 7-8
| 86 students
515 East Williams St
Athens, MI 49011
(269) 729-5421
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
77 Capital Ave Ne
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9514
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
315 Hutchinson Road
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 964-4877
Grades: K-3
| 90 students
1100 N. Berrien Street
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-3484
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
475 Roosevelt Avenue E.
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 968-2271
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
17111 G Dr North
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-5141
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
39 Fairhome Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9730
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
77 Capital Ave Ne
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9624
Grades: PK
| 223 students
1418 Cooper Street
Albion, MI 49224
(269) 781-1261
Grades: PK
| n/a students
7422 Poorman Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9797
Grades: PK
| n/a students
115 Emmett St E
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9715
Grades: K-6
| 263 students
7454 B Dr N
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-6571
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
403 South Hillsdale St
Homer, MI 49245
(517) 568-4464
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
13725 Starr Commonwealth Road
Albion, MI 49224
(269) 381-4760
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
13725 Starr Commonwealth Road
Albion, MI 49224
(269) 381-4760
Grades: 4-12
| 127 students
3515 W. Michigan Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9767
Grades: K-5
| 117 students
100 E. Green Street
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1298
Grades: 4-5
| 329 students
225 Watson Street
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
400 Capital Avenue Ne
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9705
Grades: K-5
| 129 students
15 Arbor Street
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-2415
Grades: PK
| 30 students
3515 West Michigan Ave.
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 694-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
340 Cliff Street
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 965-9686
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
485 Capital Avenue Sw
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9754
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
705 N. Marshall Avenue
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1280
Grades: K-4
| 367 students
390 S. Washington Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9625
Grades: 6-8
| 209 students
Starr Albion Prep (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
13725 26 Mile Rd
Albion, MI 49224
(800) 860-1845
Grades: 5-12
| 125 students
327 Catherine St
Tekonsha, MI 49092
(517) 767-4123
Grades: PK-6
| 139 students
245 South Elm St
Tekonsha, MI 49092
(517) 767-4121
Grades: 7-8
| 40 students
15 Arbor Street
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3910
Grades: 6
| 299 students
123 Bedford Rd N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9735
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
60 Van Buren St West
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9655
Grades: 6-8
| 475 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Calhoun County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Calhoun County, MI include Doris Klaussen Dev Center, Hughes Elementary School and Walters Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Calhoun County, MI?
13 public preschools are located in Calhoun County, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County, MI?
Calhoun County, MI public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 38% (majority Black).

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