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Best Marquette County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,859 students in Marquette County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Marquette County, MI are Lakeview School, Sandy Knoll School and Marquettealger Administrative Unit. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marquette County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Marquette County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Marquette County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Croix St
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7803
Gr: PK-4 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Sandy Knoll School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 N 6th St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4281
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Marquettealger Administrative Unit
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
321 E Ohio St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-5102
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Superior Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 S Mcclellan Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4295
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Aspen Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 Aspen Ridge School Rd
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-3175
Gr: PK-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Birchview School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
663 Poplar St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-6341
Gr: PK-4 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
North Star Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3030 Wright St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Republicmichigamme School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
227 Maple St
Republic, MI 49879
(906) 376-2277
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Ki Sawyer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
411 Scorpion Rd
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-5567
Gr: PK-4 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Powell Twp Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Deutsch Ave
Big Bay, MI 49808
(906) 345-9355
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Marquette County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Marquette County, MI include Lakeview School, Sandy Knoll School and Marquettealger Administrative Unit.
How many public preschools are located in Marquette County?
10 public preschools are located in Marquette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marquette County?
Marquette County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Marquette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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