For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 262 students in Petoskey, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Petoskey, MI are Ottawa Elementary School and Petoskey Montessori Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petoskey, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Petoskey have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Petoskey, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ottawa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
871 Kalamazoo Ave
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2130
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2130
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Petoskey Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1560 E Mitchell Rd
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2190
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2190
Gr: PK-5 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Petoskey, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2230 E. Mitchell Rd.
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-1600
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-1600
Gr: K-6 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Taylor School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1515 Cemetery Rd
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 439-6937
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 439-6937
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Petoskey, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Petoskey, MI include Ottawa Elementary School and Petoskey Montessori Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Petoskey?
2 public preschools are located in Petoskey.
What is the racial composition of students in Petoskey?
Petoskey public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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