For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,391 students in Gratiot County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Gratiot County, MI are Breckenridge Elementary School, Fulton Elementary School and Ashley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gratiot 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 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Gratiot County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Gratiot County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Breckenridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 E Summit St
Breckenridge, MI 48615
(989) 842-3182
Breckenridge, MI 48615
(989) 842-3182
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8060 Ely Hwy
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7234
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7234
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Ashley Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 New St
Ashley, MI 48806
(989) 847-2102
Ashley, MI 48806
(989) 847-2102
Gr: PK-4 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Giresd Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Pine Ave
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 773-6956
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 773-6956
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
121 I And K St
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-3535
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-3535
Gr: PK-2 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
535 N Luce Rd
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Gr: PK-K | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Webster St
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-4741
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-4741
Gr: PK-2 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gratiot County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gratiot County, MI include Breckenridge Elementary School, Fulton Elementary School and Ashley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gratiot County?
7 public preschools are located in Gratiot County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gratiot County?
Gratiot County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Gratiot County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Gratiot County include: Breckenridge Elementary School vs. Ashley Elementary School, Breckenridge Elementary School vs. Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center
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