For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 4,063 students in Wexford County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wexford County, MI are Forest View Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Buckley Community Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wexford County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Wexford County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Wexford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7840 S 25 Rd
Boon, MI 49618
(231) 876-5100
Boon, MI 49618
(231) 876-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Lester St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5200
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Buckley Community Schools
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 S 1st St
Buckley, MI 49620
(231) 269-3325
Buckley, MI 49620
(231) 269-3325
Gr: PK-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9907 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Highpoint Virtual Of Michigan
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 East Mesick Avenue
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 371-4707
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 371-4707
Gr: PK-12 | 3,455 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wexford County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wexford County, MI include Forest View Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Buckley Community Schools.
How many public preschools are located in Wexford County?
5 public preschools are located in Wexford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wexford County?
Wexford County public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Wexford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wexford County include: Forest View Elementary School vs. Franklin Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School vs. Forest View Elementary School
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