For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,618 students in Chippewa County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Chippewa County, MI are Detour Arts And Technology Academy, Lincoln School and Eupisd Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chippewa 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 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Chippewa County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Chippewa County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Detour Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 Division St
De Tour Village, MI 49725
(906) 297-2011
De Tour Village, MI 49725
(906) 297-2011
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 E 5th Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6626
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6626
Gr: PK-7 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Eupisd Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15901 Country Club Dr
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 632-3373
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 632-3373
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Brimley Area School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7134 S M 221
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-3218
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-3218
Gr: PK-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Rudyard Area Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11185 W 2nd St
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-3771
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-3771
Gr: PK-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Pickford Public Schools
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 S Pleasant St
Pickford, MI 49774
(906) 647-4028
Pickford, MI 49774
(906) 647-4028
Gr: PK-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Whitefish Township School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7221 North M 123
Paradise, MI 49768
(906) 492-3353
Paradise, MI 49768
(906) 492-3353
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Chippewa County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Chippewa County, MI include Detour Arts And Technology Academy, Lincoln School and Eupisd Learning Center.
How many public preschools are located in Chippewa County?
8 public preschools are located in Chippewa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chippewa County?
Chippewa County public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Chippewa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Chippewa County include: Rudyard Area Schools vs. Pickford Public Schools, Detour Arts And Technology Academy vs. Brimley Area School, Brimley Area School vs. Detour Arts And Technology Academy
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