For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 586 students in Alger County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Alger County, MI are Superior Central School, William G Mather Elementary School and Autrainonota Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alger County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Alger County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Alger County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Superior Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
E2865 State Rd 94
Eben Junction, MI 49825
(906) 439-5531
Eben Junction, MI 49825
(906) 439-5531
Grades: PK-12
| 325 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
William G Mather Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 Elm Ave
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2102
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2102
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #33.
Autrainonota Public School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8790 Deerton Rd
Deerton, MI 49822
(906) 343-6632
Deerton, MI 49822
(906) 343-6632
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
Alger County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 105
Deerton, MI 49822
(906) 343-6632
Deerton, MI 49822
(906) 343-6632
Grades: PK-6
| 44 students
411 Elm Avenue
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2448
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2448
Grades: 5-8
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Alger County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Alger County, MI include Superior Central School, William G Mather Elementary School and Autrainonota Public School.
How many public preschools are located in Alger County?
3 public preschools are located in Alger County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alger County?
Alger County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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