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Best Muskegon County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public preschools serving 8,649 students in Muskegon County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Muskegon County, MI are Churchill Elementary School, Shettler School and Wesley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muskegon County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Muskegon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Muskegon County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Churchill Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
961 Porter Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 798-1276
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Shettler School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2187 Shettler Rd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 737-7595
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Wesley School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
915 Wesley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-9158
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Twin Lake School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3175 5th St
Twin Lake, MI 49457
(231) 719-3190
Gr: PK-4 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
North Muskegon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1600 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Park Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2951 Leon St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1257
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Ross Park Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
121 Randall Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 798-1773
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
874 E Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4777
Gr: PK-4 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1355 Greenwich Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
White Lake Area Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 Gibson Rd
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2950 Mccracken St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 766-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1212.
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
120 N Park St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7608
Gr: PK-4 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1313.
Holton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6245 Syers Rd
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1825
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3255 Pontaluna Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3171
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1515.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1807 W Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1693
Gr: PK-4 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1616.
Beechnau Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12322 Stafford St
Ravenna, MI 49451
(231) 853-2258
Gr: PK-4 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1717.
Three Oaks Public School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 Kingsley St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-3365
Gr: PK-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1818.
Bunker Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2312 Denmark St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1919.
Marquette Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Bennett St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2020.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1420 Madison St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2450
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Charter School
3028 Howden St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3280
Gr: PK-2 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Montague Area Childhood Center
9151 Dicey St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Gr: PK-K | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Muskegon Maritime Academy
Charter School
571 E Apple Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 724-7577
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Orchard View Early Elementary School
Magnet School
2820 Macarthur Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1850
Gr: PK-1 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Pennsylvania Elementary School
2500 Pennsylvania Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 638-0253
Gr: K | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Shoreline Elementary School
205 E Market St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1050
Gr: PK-2 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Muskegon County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Muskegon County, MI include Churchill Elementary School, Shettler School and Wesley School.
How many public preschools are located in Muskegon County?
25 public preschools are located in Muskegon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Muskegon County?
Muskegon County public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Muskegon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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