For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 907 students in Pontiac, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pontiac, MI are Kennedy Center and Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pontiac, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Pontiac have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pontiac, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 Baldwin Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8040
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8040
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
888 Enterprise Dr
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309
Gr: PK-12 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pontiac, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pontiac, MI include Kennedy Center and Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac.
How many public preschools are located in Pontiac?
2 public preschools are located in Pontiac.
What is the racial composition of students in Pontiac?
Pontiac public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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