For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,045 students in Lapeer County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Lapeer County, MI are Chatfield School, Orchard Primary School and North Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lapeer County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Lapeer County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lapeer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chatfield School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
231 Lake Dr
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-8970
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-8970
Grades: PK-8
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Orchard Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4664 Kidder Rd
Almont, MI 48003
(810) 798-7019
Almont, MI 48003
(810) 798-7019
Grades: PK-3
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
North Branch Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4055 Elm Creek Rd
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3041
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3041
Grades: PK-4
| 944 students
Rank: #44.
Lapeer Co Education And Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
690 N Lake Pleasant Rd
Attica, MI 48412
(810) 664-1124
Attica, MI 48412
(810) 664-1124
Grades: PK-12
| 35 students
Rank: #55.
Turrill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
785 S Elm St
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2438
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2438
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #66.
Elva Lynch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2035 Roods Lake Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2448
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2448
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #77.
Ck Schickler Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2020 W Oregon St
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2440
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2440
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #88.
Dryden Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3835 N Mill Rd
Dryden, MI 48428
(810) 448-4001
Dryden, MI 48428
(810) 448-4001
Grades: PK-6
| 227 students
Rank: #99.
Center For Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
170 Millville Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2453
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2453
Grades: PK-12
| 198 students
Rank: n/an/a
275 Weston St
Imlay City, MI 48444
(810) 724-9812
Imlay City, MI 48444
(810) 724-9812
Grades: PK-2
| 376 students
Lapeer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Church St
Almont, MI 48003
(810) 798-8467
Almont, MI 48003
(810) 798-8467
Grades: 3-5
| 364 students
80 N. Lake Pleasant Road
Attica, MI 48412
(810) 664-4330
Attica, MI 48412
(810) 664-4330
Grades: 1-6
| 231 students
300 North Elba Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2436
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2436
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
4525 Pratt Road
Hadley, MI 48440
(810) 797-4274
Hadley, MI 48440
(810) 797-4274
Grades: K-2
| 174 students
250 2nd Street
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2446
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2446
Grades: PK-3
| 289 students
170 Millville Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2423
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2423
Grades: 9-12
| 964 students
2020 Imlay City Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2444
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2444
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
302 Plum Creek Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2442
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2442
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
6600 Brush St
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-4431
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-4431
Grades: 7-8
| 358 students
5065 Coldwater Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 793-6264
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 793-6264
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
P.o. Box 3620
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 793-4320
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 793-4320
Grades: K-2
| 119 students
333 Demille Blvd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2413
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2413
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lapeer County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Lapeer County, MI include Chatfield School, Orchard Primary School and North Branch Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lapeer County?
10 public preschools are located in Lapeer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lapeer County?
Lapeer County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Lapeer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lapeer County include: Elva Lynch Elementary School vs. Turrill Elementary School, Orchard Primary School vs. Dryden Elementary School, Ck Schickler Elementary School vs. Chatfield School
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