For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 204 students in Lake County, MI.
The top ranked public preschool in Lake County, MI is Baldwin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, MI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lake County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 4th St
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-3261
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-3261
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baldwin Alternative Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
525 Fourth Street
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
900 North State St
Luther, MI 49656
(231) 797-5201
Luther, MI 49656
(231) 797-5201
Grades: PK-5
| 92 students
525 4th Street
Baldwin, MI 49304
(517) 759-5100
Baldwin, MI 49304
(517) 759-5100
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lake County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Lake County, MI include Baldwin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lake County?
1 public preschools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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