For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,106 students in Osceola County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Osceola County, MI are Pine River Area Elementary School, Evart Elementary School and Gt Norman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osceola County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Osceola County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Osceola County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine River Area Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 W Gilbert St
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 768-4481
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 768-4481
Gr: PK-3 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Evart Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 N Cedar St
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-5595
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-5595
Gr: PK-4 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Gt Norman Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
338 W Lincoln Ave
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5548
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5548
Gr: PK-4 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
220 W Lincoln Ave
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-2201
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-2201
Gr: PK-4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Osceola County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Osceola County, MI include Pine River Area Elementary School, Evart Elementary School and Gt Norman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Osceola County?
4 public preschools are located in Osceola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Osceola County?
Osceola County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Osceola County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Osceola County include: Gt Norman Elementary School vs. Evart Elementary School, Pine River Area Elementary School vs. Evart Elementary School, Evart Elementary School vs. Gt Norman Elementary School
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