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Best St. Joseph County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,528 students in St. Joseph County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Joseph County, MI are Andrews Elementary School, Pathfinder Educational Center and Nottawa Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Joseph County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Joseph County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in St. Joseph County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Andrews Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 S Douglas Ave
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269) 279-1140
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Pathfinder Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
62445 Shimmel Rd
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-5409
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Nottawa Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
26438 M 86
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 467-7153
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Centreville Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
190 Hogan St
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-5201
Gr: PK-6 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Mendon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
306 Lane St
Mendon, MI 49072
(269) 496-2175
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastside Elementary School
935 White Pigeon Rd
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-8960
Gr: PK-2 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in St. Joseph County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Joseph County, MI include Andrews Elementary School, Pathfinder Educational Center and Nottawa Community School.
How many public preschools are located in St. Joseph County?
7 public preschools are located in St. Joseph County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Joseph County?
St. Joseph County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).

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