For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,363 students in Mecosta County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Mecosta County, MI are Mecosta Elementary School, Mecostaosceola Education Center and Barryton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mecosta County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Mecosta County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mecosta County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mecosta Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 West Main St
Mecosta, MI 49332
(231) 972-7477
Mecosta, MI 49332
(231) 972-7477
Grades: PK-4
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Mecostaosceola Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15700 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Grades: PK-12
| 109 students
Rank: #33.
Barryton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19701 30th Ave
Barryton, MI 49305
(989) 382-5311
Barryton, MI 49305
(989) 382-5311
Grades: PK-4
| 189 students
Rank: #44.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Escott St
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-8323
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-8323
Grades: PK-4
| 372 students
Rank: #55.
Morley Stanwood Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4808 Northland Dr
Morley, MI 49336
(231) 856-7684
Morley, MI 49336
(231) 856-7684
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Mecosta County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3102 Arthur Rd
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2300
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2300
Grades: 5-6
| 286 students
15760 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Grades: PK
| n/a students
501 W. Bridge Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6234
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6234
Grades: 1-5
| 237 students
Mecosta-osceola Alternative Education Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
15800 190th Avenue
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-4410
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-4410
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
15760 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Morley Stanwood Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
151 East 7th St
Morley, MI 49336
(231) 856-4444
Morley, MI 49336
(231) 856-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
350 East Wheatland Ave
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-8230
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-8230
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
156 North Front St
Stanwood, MI 49346
(231) 823-2211
Stanwood, MI 49346
(231) 823-2211
Grades: PK-1
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mecosta County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Mecosta County, MI include Mecosta Elementary School, Mecostaosceola Education Center and Barryton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mecosta County, MI?
5 public preschools are located in Mecosta County, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Mecosta County, MI?
Mecosta County, MI public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 38% (majority Black).
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