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Best Montcalm County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 2,978 students in Montcalm County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Montcalm County, MI are Cedar Crest Elementary School, Baldwin Heights School and Lakeview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montcalm County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Montcalm County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Montcalm County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Crest Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
622 S Cedar St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3641
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Baldwin Heights School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
821 W Oak St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3643
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9497 Paden Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8021
Gr: PK-3 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12420 Lincoln Lake Rd Ne
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9167
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Walnut Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
712 N Walnut St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3688
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Carson City Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
338 Eagle Ave
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Gr: PK-3 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Flat River Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9481 Jordan Rd
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9360
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Vestaburg Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7100 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5284
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Seiter Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 E Van Deinse St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 225-4826
Gr: PK-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Montcalm Elementary School
289 Saint Clair St
Sheridan, MI 48884
(989) 831-2500
Gr: PK-2 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Montcalm County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Montcalm County, MI include Cedar Crest Elementary School, Baldwin Heights School and Lakeview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Montcalm County?
10 public preschools are located in Montcalm County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montcalm County?
Montcalm County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Montcalm County are often viewed compared to one another?

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