For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 920 students in Harrison Township, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Harrison Township, MI are Donald J Yacks Elementary School, Emma V Lobbestael Elementary School and Marie C Graham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison Township, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Harrison Township have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Harrison Township, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Donald J Yacks Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34700 Union Lake Rd
Harrison Township, MI 48045
(586) 493-5630
Harrison Township, MI 48045
(586) 493-5630
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Emma V Lobbestael Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
38495 Prentiss St
Harrison Township, MI 48045
(586) 783-6450
Harrison Township, MI 48045
(586) 783-6450
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Marie C Graham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25555 Crocker Blvd
Harrison Township, MI 48045
(586) 783-6460
Harrison Township, MI 48045
(586) 783-6460
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Harrison Township, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
27155 Lanse Creuse St
Harrison Township, MI 48045
(586) 783-6323
Harrison Township, MI 48045
(586) 783-6323
Gr: PK
Lakeside Alternative Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
27041 L'anse Creuse Road
Harrison Township, MI 48045
(586) 783-6420
Harrison Township, MI 48045
(586) 783-6420
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Harrison Township, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Harrison Township, MI include Donald J Yacks Elementary School, Emma V Lobbestael Elementary School and Marie C Graham Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Harrison Township?
3 public preschools are located in Harrison Township.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison Township?
Harrison Township public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Harrison Township are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Harrison Township include: Donald J Yacks Elementary School vs. Emma V Lobbestael Elementary School, Emma V Lobbestael Elementary School vs. Donald J Yacks Elementary School
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