For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 563 students in Sanford, MI.
The top-ranked public preschool in Sanford, MI is Meridian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanford, MI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Sanford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Sanford, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3353 N Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3500
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3500
Gr: PK-4 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Sanford, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3303 North Highway M-30
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3300
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
2534 North West River Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3455
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3455
Gr: PK
2534 W. River Road
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3455
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3455
Gr: K-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sanford, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sanford, MI include Meridian Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sanford?
1 public preschools are located in Sanford.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanford?
Sanford public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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