For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 3,980 students in Manistee, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Manistee, MI are Manistee Isd Center Programs and Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manistee, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Manistee have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Manistee, MI (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.
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, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Manistee, MI include Manistee Isd Center Programs and Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Manistee?
2 public preschools are located in Manistee.
What is the racial composition of students in Manistee?
Manistee public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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