For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 582 students in Benzie County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Benzie County, MI are Frankfort Elementary School, Betsie Valley School and Homestead Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benzie 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 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Benzie County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Benzie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frankfort Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 Leelanau Ave
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4641
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4641
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Betsie Valley School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17936 Cadillac Hwy
Thompsonville, MI 49683
(231) 378-4164
Thompsonville, MI 49683
(231) 378-4164
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Homestead Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7048 Severance St
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4641
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4641
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Benzie County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Benzie County, MI include Frankfort Elementary School, Betsie Valley School and Homestead Hills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Benzie County?
3 public preschools are located in Benzie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benzie County?
Benzie County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Benzie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Benzie County include: Homestead Hills Elementary School vs. Betsie Valley School, Betsie Valley School vs. Homestead Hills Elementary School, Frankfort Elementary School vs. Homestead Hills Elementary School
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