For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,042 students in Jackson County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, MI are Lyle A Torrant Center, Parma Elementary School and Columbia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyle A Torrant Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1175 W Parnall Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Grades: PK-12
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
Parma Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
385 Elizabeth St
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8670
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8670
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #33.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 School St
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6632
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6632
Grades: PK-2
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Ezra Eby Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 West
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5717
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5717
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #55.
Hanoverhorton Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 Fairview St
Hanover, MI 49241
(517) 563-0103
Hanover, MI 49241
(517) 563-0103
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #66.
Hunt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1143 N Brown St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2610
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2610
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #77.
Townsend Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Floyd Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Grades: PK-6
| 360 students
Rank: #88.
Da Vinci Schools K5
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
559 Murphy St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Grades: PK-5
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
4064 Page Ave
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-5700
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-5700
Grades: PK-2
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
Local Based Special Education Early Childhood Programs
Special Education School
1226 S Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 990-3624
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 990-3624
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 E. Pearl Street
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2700
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2700
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Clement School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6020 E. Michigan
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-3400
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-3400
Grades: 7-12
| 55 students
Columbia Step Up (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4460 N Lake Road
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
555 Murphy Street
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Grades: 6-8
| 50 students
2255 Emmons Rd.
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 796-0031
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 796-0031
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1566 N Sutton Road
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-6010
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-6010
Grades: 7-8
| 145 students
11120 Musbach Road
Munith, MI 49259
(517) 596-2750
Munith, MI 49259
(517) 596-2750
Grades: 1-2
| 223 students
6900 Rives Junction Road
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 569-2247
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 569-2247
Grades: K-1
| 420 students
Francis Street Primary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1320 Francis St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 879-1380
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 879-1380
Grades: K-5
| 31 students
1226 South Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2601
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2601
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
Hanoverhorton Virtual School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10000 Moscow Rd
Horton, MI 49246
(517) 563-0100
Horton, MI 49246
(517) 563-0100
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
500 Griswold St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 796-0080
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 796-0080
Grades: K-7
| 130 students
6700 Browns Lake Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 768-5200
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 768-5200
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1226 S Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Grades: PK-12
| 264 students
215 West Michigan Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2209
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2209
Grades: 3
| n/a students
Lincoln Headstart Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
154 West Clark St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 788-6010
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 788-6010
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
154 West Clark St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2167
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2167
Grades: K
| n/a students
216 East Biddle St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3940
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3940
Grades: K-2
| 65 students
Mcdevitt School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
800 E. Mcdevitt
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-0342
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-0342
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
345 North Dettman Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 784-7131
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 784-7131
Grades: K-3
| 325 students
School Of Opportunity (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
405 S. Main Street
Concord, MI 49237
(517) 524-6722
Concord, MI 49237
(517) 524-6722
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Springport Adult Education Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 100
Springport, MI 49284
(517) 857-3482
Springport, MI 49284
(517) 857-3482
Grades: Inquire with school
| 24 students
Ta Wilson School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
310 West Morrell St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2801
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2801
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
730 Tomlinson St.
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2786
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2786
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, MI include Lyle A Torrant Center, Parma Elementary School and Columbia Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson County?
10 public preschools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jackson County include: Ezra Eby Elementary School vs. Columbia Elementary School, Columbia Elementary School vs. Ezra Eby Elementary School, Townsend Elementary School vs. Hunt Elementary School
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