For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 357 students in Smiths Creek, MI.
The top-ranked public preschool in Smiths Creek, MI is Indian Woods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smiths Creek, MI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Smiths Creek have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Smiths Creek, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Woods Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4975 W Water St
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 984-6515
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 984-6515
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Smiths Creek, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5801 Griswold Rd
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 984-6519
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 984-6519
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
1963 N. Allen Road
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 984-6528
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 984-6528
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Smiths Creek, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Smiths Creek, MI include Indian Woods Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Smiths Creek?
1 public preschools are located in Smiths Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Smiths Creek?
Smiths Creek public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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