For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 560 students in Kalkaska County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Kalkaska County, MI are Birch Street Elementary School, Fife Lake Elementary School and Rapid City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kalkaska County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Kalkaska County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Kalkaska County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birch Street Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
309 N Birch Street
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-8629
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-8629
Grades: PK-3
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Fife Lake Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
108 Pierce St
Fife Lake, MI 49633
(231) 879-3362
Fife Lake, MI 49633
(231) 879-3362
Grades: PK-3
| 138 students
Rank: #33.
Rapid City Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5258 River Road
Rapid City, MI 49676
(231) 331-6121
Rapid City, MI 49676
(231) 331-6121
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
Kalkaska County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kalkaska Alternative Program Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
109 N Birch Street
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-5140
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-5140
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
South Boardman Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
5210 Boardman Rd Sw
Fife Lake, MI 49633
(231) 369-2841
Fife Lake, MI 49633
(231) 369-2841
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kalkaska County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Kalkaska County, MI include Birch Street Elementary School, Fife Lake Elementary School and Rapid City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kalkaska County, MI?
3 public preschools are located in Kalkaska County, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Kalkaska County, MI?
Kalkaska County, MI public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 38% (majority Black).
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