For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 517 students in South Haven, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in South Haven, MI are Lincoln School and Maple Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Haven, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in South Haven have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in South Haven, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Elkenburg St
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-0540
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-0540
Gr: PK-3 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
72399 12th Ave
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-0500
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-0500
Gr: PK-3 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
South Haven, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
South Haven Alternative High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
554 Green Street
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-0523
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-0523
Gr: Inquire with school | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in South Haven, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in South Haven, MI include Lincoln School and Maple Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in South Haven?
2 public preschools are located in South Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in South Haven?
South Haven public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in South Haven are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in South Haven include: Lincoln School vs. Maple Grove Elementary School, Maple Grove Elementary School vs. Lincoln School
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