The average student:teacher ratio in Michigan public preschools is approximately 15:1 (2024-25).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
5:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Public Preschools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Michigan (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Lapeer Co Education And Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
690 N Lake Pleasant Rd
Attica, MI 48412
(810) 664-1124
Attica, MI 48412
(810) 664-1124
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Sugarbush Early Childhood
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-5
48400 Sugarbush Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 598-7660
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 598-7660
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Washtenaw Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: PK-12
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Giresd Center Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
720 N Kinney Ave
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 773-6956
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 773-6956
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Greenfield School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1812
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1812
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Huron Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
1299 S Thomas Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9274
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9274
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Lessenger Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-K
12901 Albany St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7610
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7610
Rank: #4 - 84. - 8.
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
9907 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2275
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2275
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Bert Goens Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
701 S Paw Paw St
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8091
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Cop Esd Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
6065 Learning Ln
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Early Childhood Building
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-K
5535 School Ave
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 797-0842
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 797-0842
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
milton c porter Educational center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
2946 Sutton Rd
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-8931
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-8931
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
North Edbridgeway
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
301 S Garfield Ave
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5683
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5683
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Pathway School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
1429 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Rank: #15 - 3015. - 30.
Barry Isd Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
555 W Woodlawn Ave
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Rank: #15 - 3015. - 30.
Bozymowski Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
11870 Eldorado Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 939-5391
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 939-5391
Rank: #15 - 3015. - 30.
Brookside Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
61662 Dailey Rd
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6260
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6260
Rank: #15 - 3015. - 30.
Charem Special Education Schools
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
8568 Mercer Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Rank: #15 - 3015. - 30.
Eaton Resa Meadowview Onsite
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
1790 Packard Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8751
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8751
Rank: #15 - 3015. - 30.
High Point School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8111
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8111
Rank: #15 - 3015. - 30.
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
6700 Browns Lake Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Rank: #15 - 3015. - 30.
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
4300 Costa Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Rank: #15 - 3015. - 30.
Kingsley Montgomery School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
4265 Halkirk Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-9660
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-9660
Rank: #15 - 3015. - 30.
The Lincoln Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
891 Goddard St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-5900
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-5900
Rank: #15 - 3015. - 30.
Llcbay Campus
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
1435 W Center Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 846-9510
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 846-9510
Rank: #15 - 3015. - 30.
Mcesa And Sugnet School Classroom Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
3917 Jefferson Ave
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-5890
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 631-5890
Rank: #15 - 3015. - 30.
Michigan School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
1235 W Court St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 257-1486
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 257-1486
Rank: #15 - 3015. - 30.
Ottawa Area Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
10160 96th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 895-4303
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 895-4303
Rank: #15 - 3015. - 30.
Sanilac Isd Special Education Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
46 N Jackson St
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-2200
Sandusky, MI 48471
(810) 648-2200
Rank: #15 - 3015. - 30.
Troy Early Childhood
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-K
205 W Square Lake Rd
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 823-5001
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 823-5001
Rank: #31 - 4931. - 49.
Bailey Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-K
59 S Manning St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7369
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7369
Rank: #31 - 4931. - 49.
Beaver Island Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
37895 Kings Hwy
Beaver Island, MI 49782
(231) 448-2744
Beaver Island, MI 49782
(231) 448-2744
Rank: #31 - 4931. - 49.
Claregladwin Area School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
4041 E Mannsiding Rd
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3682
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3682
Rank: #31 - 4931. - 49.
Clinton County Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
4179 S Us Highway 27
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6831
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6831
Rank: #31 - 4931. - 49.
Early Childhood Programs And Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-5
5089 Pilgrim Rd
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-4883
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-4883
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