For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 3,654 students in Manistee County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Manistee County, MI are Manistee Isd Center Programs, Bear Lake Elementary School and Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manistee County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Manistee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Manistee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manistee Isd Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
772 E Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Bear Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7748 Cody St
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Gr: PK-12 | 3,934 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Manistee County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Manistee County, MI include Manistee Isd Center Programs, Bear Lake Elementary School and Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Manistee County?
3 public preschools are located in Manistee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Manistee County?
Manistee County public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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