For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,860 students in Eaton County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Eaton County, MI are Lockwood Elementary School, Fern Persons Elementary School and Potterville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eaton County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Eaton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Eaton County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lockwood Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8194
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8194
Gr: PK-3 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Fern Persons Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4425 W Butterfield Hwy
Olivet, MI 49076
(269) 749-4611
Olivet, MI 49076
(269) 749-4611
Gr: PK-3 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Potterville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
511 E Main St
Potterville, MI 48876
(517) 645-2525
Potterville, MI 48876
(517) 645-2525
Gr: PK-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
904 W Capital Ave
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9435
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9435
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
512 E Lovett St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5150
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5150
Gr: PK-K | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
912 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-1064
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-1064
Gr: PK-K | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
4344 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3777
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3777
Gr: PK-K | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Eaton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
201 West St
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9401
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9401
Gr: PK
Cap Adult And Alternative Education High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
420 High St
Potterville, MI 48876
(517) 645-4704
Potterville, MI 48876
(517) 645-4704
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
1068 Carlisle Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5100
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5100
Gr: 9-12
950 Jenne St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5740
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5740
Gr: PK-K | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Eaton County Day Treatment (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
11090 Nashville Highway
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9794
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9794
Gr: Inquire with school
912 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8155
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8155
Gr: 6-12 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Eaton Resa Early On (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
311 W First St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8752
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8752
Gr: PK
Eaton Resa Great Start (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
311 W First St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8987
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8987
Gr: PK
301 E Kalamo Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8761
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8761
Gr: PK
Grand Ledge Adult Education High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7050 West Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7781
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7781
Gr: 9-12
310 Greenwood St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5600
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5600
Gr: K-5
2920 W. Kalamazoo
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-1751
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-1751
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Minority enrollment: 60%
400 Dexter Rd
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-2571
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-2571
Gr: 2-3 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
3754 Lacey Road
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 758-3361
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 758-3361
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
St. Vincent Home (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2800 West Willow St
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 244-1354
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 244-1354
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
220 Lamson St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5400
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
380 Long St
Sunfield, MI 48890
(517) 566-8110
Sunfield, MI 48890
(517) 566-8110
Gr: K-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
501 Union Street
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8169
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8169
Gr: K-4 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
346 State St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5181
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5181
Gr: PK
1500 Boynton Dr
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3543
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3543
Gr: K-4 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Eaton County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Eaton County, MI include Lockwood Elementary School, Fern Persons Elementary School and Potterville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Eaton County?
9 public preschools are located in Eaton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Eaton County?
Eaton County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Eaton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Eaton County include: Fern Persons Elementary School vs. Bellevue Elementary School, Galewood Early Elementary School vs. Greyhound Central Elementary School, Bellevue Elementary School vs. Fern Persons Elementary School
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