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Best Allegan County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 5,198 students in Allegan County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Allegan County, MI are Douglas Elementary School, Dorr School and Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allegan County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Allegan County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Allegan County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
261 Randolph St
Douglas, MI 49406
(269) 857-2139
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Dorr School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4159 18th St
Dorr, MI 49323
(616) 681-9637
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3472 Lincoln Rd
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5413
Gr: PK-4 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2163 142nd Ave
Dorr, MI 49323
(616) 681-9189
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 S Clark St
Hopkins, MI 49328
(269) 793-7286
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Washington Street Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
538 Washington St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Gilkey Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
707 S Woodhams St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-2424
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Bentheim Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4057 38th St
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5335
Gr: PK-4 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Dix Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
503 Dix St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7703
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
North Ward Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
440 River St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-6003
Gr: PK-K | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Fennville Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8 Memorial Dr
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 722-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Innocademy Allegan Campus
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2611 56th St
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 561-4050
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1313.
Starr Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 School Dr
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5835
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1414.
Pine Trails Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2950 Center St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5379
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1515.
Hillside Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
212 Grove St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7900
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1616.
Robert D Brandon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1583 University St
Martin, MI 49070
(269) 442-0450
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Bessie B Baker School
507 W Sycamore St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-9208
Gr: PK-1 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Allegan County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Allegan County, MI include Douglas Elementary School, Dorr School and Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Allegan County?
17 public preschools are located in Allegan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegan County?
Allegan County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Allegan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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