For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 204 students in Lake County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschool in Lake County, MI is Baldwin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, MI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lake County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 4th St
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-3261
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-3261
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baldwin Alternative Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
525 Fourth Street
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
900 North State St
Luther, MI 49656
(231) 797-5201
Luther, MI 49656
(231) 797-5201
Gr: PK-5 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
525 4th Street
Baldwin, MI 49304
(517) 759-5100
Baldwin, MI 49304
(517) 759-5100
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lake County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lake County, MI include Baldwin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lake County?
1 public preschools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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