For the 2026 school year, there are 9 alternative public preschools serving 1,054 students in Michigan.
The top-ranked alternative public preschools in Michigan are Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center, Comstock Compass High School and Berrien Springs Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan alternative public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Preschools in Michigan (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Clarice Ave
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Comstock Compass High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3010 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Gr: PK-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Middle School Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-0500
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-0500
Gr: PK-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Tecumseh Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
760 Brown St
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-6008
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-6008
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
White Lake Area Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Gibson Rd
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Clio Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mustang Dr
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 591-1417
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 591-1417
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Center For Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
170 Millville Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2453
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2453
Gr: PK-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Bates
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bussey Center For Early Child Education
Alternative School
24501 Fredrick Street
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-7350
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-7350
Gr: K | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative public preschools in Michigan?
The top-ranked alternative public preschools in Michigan include Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center, Comstock Compass High School and Berrien Springs Virtual Academy.
How many alternative public preschools are located in Michigan?
8 alternative public preschools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan alternative public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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