For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 196 students in Merrill, MI.
The top-ranked public preschool in Merrill, MI is Merrill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrill, MI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Merrill have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Merrill, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merrill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7283
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7283
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Merrill, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Merrill, MI include Merrill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Merrill?
1 public preschools are located in Merrill.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrill?
Merrill public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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