For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,528 students in St. Joseph County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in St. Joseph County, MI are Andrews Elementary School, Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center and Pathfinder Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Joseph County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Joseph County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in St. Joseph County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Andrews Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 S Douglas Ave
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269) 279-1140
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269) 279-1140
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 West West St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1540
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1540
Grades: PK-12
| 35 students
Rank: #33.
Pathfinder Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
62445 Shimmel Rd
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-5409
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-5409
Grades: PK-12
| 62 students
Rank: #44.
Nottawa Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26438 M 86
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 467-7153
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 467-7153
Grades: PK-8
| 192 students
Rank: #55.
Mendon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 Lane St
Mendon, MI 49072
(269) 496-2175
Mendon, MI 49072
(269) 496-2175
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
Rank: #66.
Centreville Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
190 Hogan St
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-5201
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-5201
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
Rank: n/an/a
935 White Pigeon Rd
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 535-1966
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 535-1966
Grades: PK-2
| 270 students
St. Joseph County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arden Park School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
107 Ilene Street
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-2438
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-2438
Grades: K
| 8 students
416 Washington St
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269) 279-9581
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269) 279-9581
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
416 Washington Street
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269) 279-1141
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269) 279-1141
Grades: 3-5
| 207 students
190 Hogan St
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-5205
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-5205
Grades: 7-8
| 133 students
Covered Bridge School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
190 Hogan St
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-5215
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-5215
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
69090 Carls Road
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1580
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1580
Grades: K
| 100 students
62445 Shimmel Rd
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-5306
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-5306
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Huss School-alternative Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1008 8th Street
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269) 279-1108
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269) 279-1108
Grades: Inquire with school
| 87 students
303 East Jerolene St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1188
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1188
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
15464 Millard Road
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269) 273-2440
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269) 273-2440
Grades: PK
| 17 students
30945 Church St
Leonidas, MI 49066
(269) 432-2121
Leonidas, MI 49066
(269) 432-2121
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
62445 Shimmel Rd
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-5400
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-5400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
210 Enterprise Dr.
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(616) 232-3322
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(616) 232-3322
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in St. Joseph County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in St. Joseph County, MI include Andrews Elementary School, Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center and Pathfinder Educational Center.
How many public preschools are located in St. Joseph County?
7 public preschools are located in St. Joseph County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Joseph County?
St. Joseph County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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