For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,559 students in Mecosta County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mecosta County, MI are Mecosta Elementary School, Mecostaosceola Education Center and Barryton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mecosta County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Mecosta County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mecosta County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mecosta Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 W Main St
Mecosta, MI 49332
(231) 972-7477
Mecosta, MI 49332
(231) 972-7477
Gr: PK-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Mecostaosceola Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15700 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Barryton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19701 30th Ave
Barryton, MI 49305
(989) 382-5311
Barryton, MI 49305
(989) 382-5311
Gr: PK-4 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 Escott St
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-8323
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-8323
Gr: PK-4 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Morley Stanwood Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4808 Northland Dr
Morley, MI 49336
(231) 856-7684
Morley, MI 49336
(231) 856-7684
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Earlyon
Special Education School
15760 190th Ave, Board Of Educ
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
410 N 3rd Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 598-9700
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 598-9700
Gr: PK-K | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mecosta County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mecosta County, MI include Mecosta Elementary School, Mecostaosceola Education Center and Barryton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mecosta County?
6 public preschools are located in Mecosta County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mecosta County?
Mecosta County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Mecosta County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mecosta County include: Morley Stanwood Elementary School vs. Brookside Elementary School, Mecosta Elementary School vs. Brookside Elementary School, Brookside Elementary School vs. Morley Stanwood Elementary School
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