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Best Eaton County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,860 students in Eaton County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Eaton County, MI are Lockwood Elementary School, Fern Persons Elementary School and Potterville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eaton County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Eaton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Eaton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lockwood Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
810 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8194
Gr: PK-3 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Fern Persons Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4425 W Butterfield Hwy
Olivet, MI 49076
(269) 749-4611
Gr: PK-3 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Potterville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
511 E Main St
Potterville, MI 48876
(517) 645-2525
Gr: PK-4 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
904 W Capital Ave
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9435
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Galewood Early Elementary School
512 E Lovett St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5150
Gr: PK-K | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Greyhound Central Elementary School
912 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-1064
Gr: PK-K | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Meryl S Colt Early Childhood Education Center
4344 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 323-3777
Gr: PK-K | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Eaton County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Eaton County, MI include Lockwood Elementary School, Fern Persons Elementary School and Potterville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Eaton County?
9 public preschools are located in Eaton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Eaton County?
Eaton County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Eaton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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