For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 799 students in Gaylord, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Gaylord, MI are South Maple Elementary School and North Ohio Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaylord, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Gaylord have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Gaylord, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Maple Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 E 5th St
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0648
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0648
Gr: PK-3 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
North Ohio Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
912 N Ohio Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-2648
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-2648
Gr: PK-3 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Gaylord, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gaylord Academic Support Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
615 South Elm Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3018
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3018
Gr: 7-12
Gaylord Virtual Instruction Program (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
615 S Elm Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3080
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3080
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Gaylord, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Gaylord, MI include South Maple Elementary School and North Ohio Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gaylord?
2 public preschools are located in Gaylord.
What is the racial composition of students in Gaylord?
Gaylord public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Gaylord are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Gaylord include: North Ohio Elementary School vs. South Maple Elementary School, South Maple Elementary School vs. North Ohio Elementary School
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