For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 733 students in Kalkaska County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Kalkaska County, MI are Kalkaska Elementary School, Rapid City Elementary School and Fife Lake 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 38% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Kalkaska County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Kalkaska County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kalkaska Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 N Birch St
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-8629
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-8629
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Rapid City Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5258 River Rd
Rapid City, MI 49676
(231) 331-6121
Rapid City, MI 49676
(231) 331-6121
Grades: PK-5
| 85 students
Rank: #33.
Fife Lake Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
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
| 147 students
Kalkaska County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
315 S Cherry St
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-9146
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-9146
Grades: 4-5
| 176 students
Kalkaska Alternative Program Elementary School (Closed 2020)
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 Kalkaska Elementary School, Rapid City Elementary School and Fife Lake Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kalkaska County?
3 public preschools are located in Kalkaska County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kalkaska County?
Kalkaska County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Kalkaska County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kalkaska County include: Fife Lake Elementary School vs. Kalkaska Elementary School
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