For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 765 students in Charlevoix County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Charlevoix County, MI are Beaver Island Community School, Boyne Falls Public School and East Jordan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlevoix County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Charlevoix County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Charlevoix County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beaver Island Community School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37895 Kings Hwy
Beaver Island, MI 49782
(231) 448-2744
Beaver Island, MI 49782
(231) 448-2744
Gr: PK-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Boyne Falls Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1662 M75 S
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
(231) 549-2211
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
(231) 549-2211
Gr: PK-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
East Jordan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 4th St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-7564
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-7564
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Charem Special Education Schools
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8568 Mercer Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Charlevoix County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beaver Island Lighthouse Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
28696 South End Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 922-6240
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 922-6240
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students
Charlevoix Academy (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
115 W Hurlbut St
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9000
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9000
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
108 East Garfield Ave
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3206
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3206
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
951 Mill St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-2823
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-2823
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
2329 Center St
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
(231) 549-7761
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
(231) 549-7761
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Lighthouse Academy Round Lake (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
951 Mill St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(616) 977-4917
East Jordan, MI 49727
(616) 977-4917
Gr: K-12
8700 Mercer Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9000
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9000
Gr: K | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Charlevoix County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Charlevoix County, MI include Beaver Island Community School, Boyne Falls Public School and East Jordan Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Charlevoix County?
4 public preschools are located in Charlevoix County.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlevoix County?
Charlevoix County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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