For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 679 students in Dowagiac, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Dowagiac, MI are Justus Gage Elementary School, Kincheloe Elementary School and Sister Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dowagiac, 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 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Dowagiac have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dowagiac, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #33.
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
Dowagiac, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
206 Main Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4462
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4462
Grades: PK-K
| 172 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 Dowagiac, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Dowagiac, MI include Justus Gage Elementary School, Kincheloe Elementary School and Sister Lakes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dowagiac, MI?
3 public preschools are located in Dowagiac, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Dowagiac, MI?
Dowagiac, MI public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 38% (majority Black).
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