For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,143 students in Saint Johns, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Saint Johns, MI are Riley Elementary School, Eureka School and Oakview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Johns, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Saint Johns have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Saint Johns, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5935 West Pratt Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-5100
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Eureka School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7500 N Welling Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4900
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 S Clinton Ave
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4500
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Clinton County Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4179 S Us Highway 27
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6831
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6831
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 N Lansing St
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4600
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Saint Johns, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5531 W. Lowe Road
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4700
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4700
Gr: K-2 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
2583 Green Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4800
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4800
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Turning Point Youth Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
101 West Townsend Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-1177
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-1177
Gr: 5-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Saint Johns, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Saint Johns, MI include Riley Elementary School, Eureka School and Oakview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Saint Johns?
5 public preschools are located in Saint Johns.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Johns?
Saint Johns public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Saint Johns are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Saint Johns include: Oakview Elementary School vs. Gateway Elementary School, Eureka School vs. Gateway Elementary School, Gateway Elementary School vs. Eureka School
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