For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 938 students in 49307, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 49307, MI are Riverview Elementary School, Mecostaosceola Education Center and Brookside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49307 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 49307, MI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 49307, MI Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
509 Willow Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-2550
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-2550
Grades: PK-4
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Mecostaosceola Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15700 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Grades: PK-12
| 100 students
Rank: #33.
Brookside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 Escott St
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-8323
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-8323
Grades: PK-4
| 417 students
49307, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15760 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Grades: PK
| n/a students
501 W. Bridge Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6234
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6234
Grades: 1-5
| 237 students
Mecosta-osceola Alternative Education Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
15800 190th Avenue
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-4410
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-4410
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
15760 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 49307, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 49307, MI include Riverview Elementary School, Mecostaosceola Education Center and Brookside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 49307?
3 public preschools are located in 49307.
What is the racial composition of students in 49307?
49307 public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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