For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 733 students in Kalkaska County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kalkaska County, MI are Kalkaska Elementary School, Fife Lake Elementary School and Rapid City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kalkaska 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 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Kalkaska County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Kalkaska County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kalkaska Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 N Birch St
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-8629
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-8629
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Fife Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
108 Pierce St
Fife Lake, MI 49633
(231) 879-3362
Fife Lake, MI 49633
(231) 879-3362
Gr: PK-3 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Rapid City Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5258 River Rd
Rapid City, MI 49676
(231) 331-6121
Rapid City, MI 49676
(231) 331-6121
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kalkaska County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kalkaska County, MI include Kalkaska Elementary School, Fife Lake Elementary School and Rapid City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kalkaska County?
3 public preschools are located in Kalkaska County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kalkaska County?
Kalkaska County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Kalkaska County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kalkaska County include: Fife Lake Elementary School vs. Kalkaska Elementary School
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