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Best 49047 Michigan Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 283 students in 49047, MI.

The top ranked public preschool in 49047, MI is Justus Gage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public preschool in zipcode 49047 have an score of 32% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49047, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best 49047, MI Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Justus Gage Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
:

Bottom 50%

301 Oak St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4460

Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

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49047, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Lincoln Early Childhood Center (Closed 2004)

206 Main Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4462

Gr: PK-K | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Patrick Hamilton Middle School (Closed 2009)

614 Spruce Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450

Gr: 5-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 49047, MI?

The top ranked public preschools in 49047, MI include Justus Gage Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in 49047?

1 public preschools are located in 49047.

What is the racial composition of students in 49047?

49047 public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).