For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,045 students in Lapeer County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lapeer County, MI are Orchard Primary School, North Branch Elementary School and Lapeer Co Education And Technology Center. 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 48% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Lapeer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% 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 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lapeer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orchard Primary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4664 Kidder Rd
Almont, MI 48003
(810) 798-7019
Almont, MI 48003
(810) 798-7019
Gr: PK-3 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
North Branch Elementary School
(Math: 61% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Turrill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Ck Schickler Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2020 W Oregon St
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2440
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2440
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Elva Lynch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2035 Roods Lake Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2448
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2448
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Dryden Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Center For Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
170 Millville Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2453
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2453
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
275 Weston St
Imlay City, MI 48444
(810) 724-9812
Imlay City, MI 48444
(810) 724-9812
Gr: PK-2 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lapeer County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lapeer County, MI include Orchard Primary School, North Branch Elementary School and Lapeer Co Education And Technology Center.
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 41% (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, Turrill Elementary School vs. Elva Lynch Elementary School
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