For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,947 students in Isabella County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Isabella County, MI are Weidman Elementary School, Ganiard School and Pullen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Isabella County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Isabella County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Isabella County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weidman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3311 N School Rd
Weidman, MI 48893
(989) 644-3430
Weidman, MI 48893
(989) 644-3430
Gr: PK-4 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Ganiard School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 S Adams St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2240
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2240
Gr: PK-2 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pullen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
251 S Brown St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2270
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2270
Gr: PK-2 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Vowles School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1560 Watson Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2280
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2280
Gr: PK-2 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Montabella Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1456 E North County Line Rd
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5414
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5414
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Isabella County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Isabella County, MI include Weidman Elementary School, Ganiard School and Pullen Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Isabella County?
6 public preschools are located in Isabella County.
What is the racial composition of students in Isabella County?
Isabella County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Isabella County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Isabella County include: Ganiard School vs. Pullen Elementary School, Vowles School vs. Pullen Elementary School, Pullen Elementary School vs. Ganiard School
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