For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 989 students in Arenac County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Arenac County, MI are Au Gressims Elementary School, Sterling Elementary School and Standishsterling Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arenac County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Arenac County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Arenac County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Au Gressims Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 S Court St
Au Gres, MI 48703
(989) 876-7157
Au Gres, MI 48703
(989) 876-7157
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
338 W State St
Sterling, MI 48659
(989) 654-2367
Sterling, MI 48659
(989) 654-2367
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Standishsterling Central Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3789 Wyatt Rd
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-4526
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-4526
Gr: PK-6 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Arenac County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Arenac County, MI include Au Gressims Elementary School, Sterling Elementary School and Standishsterling Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Arenac County?
4 public preschools are located in Arenac County.
What is the racial composition of students in Arenac County?
Arenac County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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