For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,106 students in Osceola County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Osceola County, MI are Pine River Area Elementary School, Evart Elementary School and Gt Norman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osceola 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 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Osceola County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Osceola County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine River Area Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 W Gilbert St
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 768-4481
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 768-4481
Gr: PK-3 | 271 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Evart Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 N Cedar St
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-5595
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-5595
Gr: PK-4 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Gt Norman Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
338 W Lincoln Ave
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5548
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5548
Gr: PK-4 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Osceola County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ashmun School @ Eagle Village (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4507 170th Ave
Hersey, MI 49639
(231) 832-5585
Hersey, MI 49639
(231) 832-5585
Gr: 3-12 | 64 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
400 S. Division Street
Hersey, MI 49639
(231) 832-5191
Hersey, MI 49639
(231) 832-5191
Gr: K | 115 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Marion Alternative Education (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 0
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-2836
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-2836
Gr: Inquire with school
225 West Church
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5517
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5517
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Reed City Community Education (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
829 S Chestnut Suite B
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5517
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5517
238 W. Lincoln Street
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5572
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5572
Gr: 4-5 | 234 students Minority enrollment: 5%
107 Bremer St
Tustin, MI 49688
(231) 829-3251
Tustin, MI 49688
(231) 829-3251
Gr: 3-5 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Osceola County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Osceola County, MI include Pine River Area Elementary School, Evart Elementary School and Gt Norman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Osceola County?
4 public preschools are located in Osceola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Osceola County?
Osceola County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Osceola County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Osceola County include: Pine River Area Elementary School vs. Evart Elementary School, Gt Norman Elementary School vs. Evart Elementary School, Evart Elementary School vs. Gt Norman Elementary School
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