Best Manistee County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 3,654 students in Manistee County, MI.

The top-ranked public preschools in Manistee County, MI are Manistee Isd Center Programs, Bear Lake Elementary School and Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Manistee County, MI public preschools have an score of 13% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 33%), and score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Manistee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Manistee County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Manistee Isd Center Programs

Special Education School

(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
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772 E Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205

Gr: PK-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #22.

Bear Lake Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
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7748 Cody St
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133

Gr: PK-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #33.

Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy

Charter School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
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1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999

Gr: PK-12 | 3,444 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Manistee County, MI

Manistee County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Arcadia Elementary School (Closed 2004)

3586 Glovers Lake Road
Arcadia, MI 49613
(231) 889-5788

Gr: 2-3 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Early Childhood Community Based Services (Closed 2009)

772 East Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205

Gr: PK

James Madison Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-5212

Gr: PK-1 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1

Kaleva Elementary School (Closed 2010)

9208 Kauko Street
Kaleva, MI 49645
(231) 362-3591

Gr: K-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Manistee Area Public Schools Early College (Closed 2014)

550 Maple St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521

Manistee Harbor Academy (Closed 2018)

Alternative School

525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 398-3621

Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 30%

Manistee Isd (Closed 2011)

772 East Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4264

Onekama Elementary School (Closed 2016)

5016 Main St
Onekama, MI 49675
(231) 889-5521

Gr: K-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Washington Elementary School (Closed 2005)

119 Ford Street
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2143

Gr: K | 128 students Minority enrollment: 16%

Wellston Elementary School (Closed 2010)

17345 E. 6th Street
Wellston, MI 49689
(231) 848-4244

Gr: K-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Yes Academy (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521

Gr: K-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 67:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Manistee County, MI?

The top-ranked public preschools in Manistee County, MI include Manistee Isd Center Programs, Bear Lake Elementary School and Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy.

How many public preschools are located in Manistee County?

3 public preschools are located in Manistee County.

What is the racial composition of students in Manistee County?

Manistee County public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).