For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 899 students in Mackinac County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mackinac County, MI are Cedarville School, St. Ignace Elementarymiddle School and Three Lakes Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mackinac County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Mackinac County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mackinac County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedarville School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
298 E Highway M134
Cedarville, MI 49719
(906) 484-2256
Cedarville, MI 49719
(906) 484-2256
Gr: PK-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
St. Ignace Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
429 Portage St
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8500
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8500
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Three Lakes Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
W17540 Main St
Curtis, MI 49820
(906) 586-6631
Curtis, MI 49820
(906) 586-6631
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Engadine Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
W13920 Melville St
Engadine, MI 49827
(906) 477-6313
Engadine, MI 49827
(906) 477-6313
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Gros Cap School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
W1828 Gros Cap Road
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-7970
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-7970
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Mackinac County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
298 East Hwy M134
Cedarville, MI 49719
(906) 484-2256
Cedarville, MI 49719
(906) 484-2256
Gr: K-5 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 36%
298 East Hwy M134
Cedarville, MI 49719
(906) 484-2256
Cedarville, MI 49719
(906) 484-2256
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 31%
400 Main Street
Curtis, MI 49820
(906) 586-9721
Curtis, MI 49820
(906) 586-9721
Gr: K-4 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
429 Portage St
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8500
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8500
Gr: PK-4 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mackinac County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mackinac County, MI include Cedarville School, St. Ignace Elementarymiddle School and Three Lakes Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Mackinac County?
5 public preschools are located in Mackinac County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mackinac County?
Mackinac County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Mackinac County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mackinac County include: St. Ignace Elementarymiddle School vs. Engadine Schools, Engadine Schools vs. St. Ignace Elementarymiddle School
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