For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 492 students in Schoolcraft County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Schoolcraft County, MI are Emerald Elementary School and Big Bay De Noc School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schoolcraft County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Schoolcraft County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Schoolcraft County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerald Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
628 Oak St
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 252-4303
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 252-4303
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Big Bay De Noc School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8928 Oo 25 Rd
Cooks, MI 49817
(906) 252-4500
Cooks, MI 49817
(906) 252-4500
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Schoolcraft County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Schoolcraft County, MI include Emerald Elementary School and Big Bay De Noc School.
How many public preschools are located in Schoolcraft County?
2 public preschools are located in Schoolcraft County.
What is the racial composition of students in Schoolcraft County?
Schoolcraft County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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