For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,423 students in Cass County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Cass County, MI are Brookside Learning Center, Marcellus Elementary School and Justus Gage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Cass County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brookside Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
61662 Dailey Rd
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6260
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6260
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Marcellus Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Arbor St E
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-9209
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-9209
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Justus Gage Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Oak St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4460
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4460
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Kincheloe Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25121 Gage St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4464
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4464
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #55.
Sister Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
68079 M 152
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4468
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4468
Grades: PK-5
| 181 students
Rank: #66.
Sam Adams Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
114 Depot St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0530
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0530
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baldwin Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
14701 Us-12
Union, MI 49130
(269) 641-5544
Union, MI 49130
(269) 641-5544
Grades: 1-6
| 84 students
Chicago Road School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
69410 Section Street
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1024
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1024
Grades: Inquire with school
| 16 students
725 Center St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0516
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0516
Grades: K-4
| 381 students
61682 Dailey Rd
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6204
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6204
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
206 Main Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4462
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4462
Grades: PK-K
| 172 students
123 N Burney St
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-7655
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-7655
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
614 Spruce Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450
Grades: 5-6
| 412 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cass County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Cass County, MI include Brookside Learning Center, Marcellus Elementary School and Justus Gage Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cass County, MI?
6 public preschools are located in Cass County, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County, MI?
Cass County, MI public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 38% (majority Black).
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