For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 413 students in the neighborhood of Vandercook Lake, Jackson, MI.
The top-ranked public preschool in Vandercook Lake is Townsend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Vandercook Lake, Jackson, MI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Vandercook Lake, Jackson, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Townsend Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Floyd Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Vandercook Lake, Jackson, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Vandercook Lake, Jackson, MI include Townsend Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Vandercook Lake, Jackson?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Vandercook Lake, Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Vandercook Lake, Jackson?
the neighborhood of Vandercook Lake, Jackson public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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