Best Oceana County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 284 students in Oceana County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschool in Oceana County, MI is Pentwater Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oceana County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Oceana County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Oceana County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pentwater Public School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Park St
Pentwater, MI 49449
(231) 869-4100
Gr: PK-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
170 E North St
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-4850
Gr: PK-2 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Oceana County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Oceana County, MI include Pentwater Public School.
How many public preschools are located in Oceana County?
2 public preschools are located in Oceana County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oceana County?
Oceana County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).

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