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Best Benton Harbor Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 570 students in Benton Harbor, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Benton Harbor, MI are Riverside School and Benton Harbor Charter School Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton Harbor, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Benton Harbor have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Benton Harbor, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3422 Riverside Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 849-1343
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
455 Riverview Dr
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3807
Gr: PK-9 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Discovery Enrichment Center
465 S Mccord St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Benton Harbor, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Benton Harbor, MI include Riverside School and Benton Harbor Charter School Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Benton Harbor?
3 public preschools are located in Benton Harbor.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton Harbor?
Benton Harbor public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).

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