For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,844 students in Clarkston, MI. The top-ranked public preschools in Clarkston, MI are Springfield Plains Elementary School, Independence Elementary School and Clarkston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarkston, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Clarkston have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Clarkston, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springfield Plains Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8650 Holcomb Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-3800
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6850 Hubbard Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-5500
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Clarkston Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6589 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5100
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Pine Knob Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6020 Sashabaw Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3901
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3901
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Student Support Services
Special Education School
6389 Clarkston Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-8080
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-8080
Gr: PK-12
Clarkston, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clarkston Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6397 Clarkston Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4350
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4350
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clarkston, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clarkston, MI include Springfield Plains Elementary School, Independence Elementary School and Clarkston Elementary School. Clarkston has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public preschools are located in Clarkston?
5 public preschools are located in Clarkston.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarkston?
Clarkston public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Clarkston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clarkston include: Independence Elementary School vs. Springfield Plains Elementary School, Springfield Plains Elementary School vs. Pine Knob Elementary School, Pine Knob Elementary School vs. Springfield Plains Elementary School
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