For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 586 students in Alger County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Alger County, MI are William G Mather Elementary School, Superior Central School and Autrainonota Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alger County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Alger County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Alger County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William G Mather Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 Elm Ave
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2102
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2102
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Superior Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
E2865 State Rd 94
Eben Junction, MI 49825
(906) 439-5531
Eben Junction, MI 49825
(906) 439-5531
Gr: PK-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Autrainonota Public School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8790 Deerton Rd
Deerton, MI 49822
(906) 343-6632
Deerton, MI 49822
(906) 343-6632
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Alger County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Alger County, MI include William G Mather Elementary School, Superior Central School and Autrainonota Public School.
How many public preschools are located in Alger County?
3 public preschools are located in Alger County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alger County?
Alger County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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