For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,234 students in Shiawassee County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Shiawassee County, MI are Elsa Meyer Elementary School, Laingsburg Elementary School and Shiawassee Resd Student Learning Center West. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shiawassee County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Shiawassee County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Shiawassee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elsa Meyer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Hastings St
Corunna, MI 48817
(989) 743-4404
Corunna, MI 48817
(989) 743-4404
Gr: PK-3 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Laingsburg Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
117 Prospect St
Laingsburg, MI 48848
(517) 651-5067
Laingsburg, MI 48848
(517) 651-5067
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Shiawassee Resd Student Learning Center West
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2261 S M 52
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 743-3471
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 743-3471
Gr: PK-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
New Lothrop Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9387 Genesee St
New Lothrop, MI 48460
(810) 638-5026
New Lothrop, MI 48460
(810) 638-5026
Gr: PK-6 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Perry Elementary Early Learning Center
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 N Watkins
Perry, MI 48872
(517) 625-3101
Perry, MI 48872
(517) 625-3101
Gr: PK-2 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Byron Area Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Maple St
Byron, MI 48418
(810) 266-4671
Byron, MI 48418
(810) 266-4671
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Morrice Area Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 E Mason
Morrice, MI 48857
(517) 625-3142
Morrice, MI 48857
(517) 625-3142
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
930 W Main St
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-2016
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-2016
Gr: PK-1 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Shiawassee County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Shiawassee County, MI include Elsa Meyer Elementary School, Laingsburg Elementary School and Shiawassee Resd Student Learning Center West.
How many public preschools are located in Shiawassee County?
7 public preschools are located in Shiawassee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shiawassee County?
Shiawassee County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Shiawassee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Shiawassee County include: Perry Elementary Early Learning Center vs. Morrice Area Elementary School, Morrice Area Elementary School vs. Perry Elementary Early Learning Center
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