Best Dowagiac Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 262 students in Dowagiac, MI.
The top-ranked public preschool in Dowagiac, MI is Justus Gage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dowagiac, MI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Dowagiac have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Dowagiac, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Justus Gage Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Oak St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4460
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dowagiac, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dowagiac, MI include Justus Gage Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dowagiac?
1 public preschools are located in Dowagiac.
What is the racial composition of students in Dowagiac?
Dowagiac public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).

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