For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 860 students in Emmet County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Emmet County, MI are Pellston Elementary School, Ottawa Elementary School and Petoskey Montessori Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emmet County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Emmet County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Emmet County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pellston Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
114 Zipf St
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8421
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8421
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Ottawa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
871 Kalamazoo Ave
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2130
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2130
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Petoskey Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1560 E Mitchell Rd
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2190
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2190
Gr: PK-5 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Alanson Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7400 North St
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
421 E Lake St
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4600
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4600
Gr: PK-2 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Emmet County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2230 E. Mitchell Rd.
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-1600
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-1600
Gr: K-6 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
7400 North St
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Gr: PK-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
172 N. Park Street
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8801
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8801
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Emmet County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Emmet County, MI include Pellston Elementary School, Ottawa Elementary School and Petoskey Montessori Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Emmet County?
5 public preschools are located in Emmet County.
What is the racial composition of students in Emmet County?
Emmet County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Emmet County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Emmet County include: Pellston Elementary School vs. Alanson Public School, Blackbird Elementary School vs. Alanson Public School, Alanson Public School vs. Pellston Elementary School
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