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Best Monroe County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public preschools serving 8,453 students in Monroe County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Monroe County, MI are Loren Eyler Elementary School, Joseph C Sterling Elementary School and Monroe County Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Monroe County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loren Eyler Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1335 Carleton Rockwood Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-2121
Gr: PK-4 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
160 Fessner Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-6846
Gr: PK-4 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Monroe County Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1091 S Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 322-2610
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Ida Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7900 Ida St
Ida, MI 48140
(734) 269-3605
Gr: PK-4 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Whiteford Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6655 Consear Rd
Ottawa Lake, MI 49267
(734) 856-1443
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Jackman Road Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8008 Jackman Rd
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 850-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Mason Central School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2410 Lakeside Dr
Erie, MI 48133
(734) 848-9402
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Monroe Road Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7979 Monroe Rd
Lambertville, MI 48144
(734) 850-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Dundee Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
420 Ypsilanti St
Dundee, MI 48131
(734) 529-2350
Gr: PK-4 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Summerfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
232 E Elm St
Petersburg, MI 49270
(734) 279-1013
Gr: PK-6 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Henry Niedermeier Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8400 Newport South Rd
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 654-4141
Gr: PK-4 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1212.
Fred W Ritter Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5650 Carleton Rockwood Rd
South Rockwood, MI 48179
(734) 379-5335
Gr: PK-4 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Sodt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2888 Nadeau Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 322-2501
Gr: PK-1 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1414.
New Bedford Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6315 Secor Rd
Lambertville, MI 48144
(734) 854-5437
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1515.
Manor Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1731 W Lorain St
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1616.
Raisinville School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 N Raisinville Rd
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1717.
Custer Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5003 W Albain Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1818.
Arborwood Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 Riverview Ave
Monroe, MI 48162
(734) 265-4500
Gr: PK-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1919.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1933 S Custer Rd
Monroe, MI 48161
(734) 265-5100
Gr: PK-6
Rank: n/an/a
Paddock Elementary School
707 Marvin St
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5100
Gr: PK-1 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Smith Road Elementary School
Special Education School
1135 Smith Rd
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 850-6025
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Monroe County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Monroe County, MI include Loren Eyler Elementary School, Joseph C Sterling Elementary School and Monroe County Education Center.
How many public preschools are located in Monroe County?
22 public preschools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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