For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 911 students in Niles, MI.
The top ranked public preschool in Niles, MI is Ballard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niles, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Niles have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Niles, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ballard Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 W Chicago Rd
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-5900
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: n/an/a
1620 Lasalle Ave
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-6511
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-6511
Grades: PK-2
| 320 students
Rank: n/an/a
2020 N 5th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-1982
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-1982
Grades: PK-K
| 15 students
Niles, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
315 North 14th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-2585
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-2585
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2740 Mannix St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4635
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4635
Grades: K-1
| 189 students
1441 Eagle Street
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-6031
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-6031
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-7484
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-7484
Grades: 6-12
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Niles, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Niles, MI include Ballard Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Niles?
3 public preschools are located in Niles.
What is the racial composition of students in Niles?
Niles public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Niles are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Niles include: Merritt Elementary School vs. Ballard Elementary School
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