For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,504 students in Branch County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Branch County, MI are Union City Elementary School and Waldron Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Branch County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Branch County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Branch County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Walnut Ln
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-8191
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-8191
Gr: PK-4 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Waldron Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
214 Bishop Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5821
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5821
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Branch County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Branch County, MI include Union City Elementary School and Waldron Learning Center.
How many public preschools are located in Branch County?
4 public preschools are located in Branch County.
What is the racial composition of students in Branch County?
Branch County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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