For the 2025 school year, there are 9 alternative public preschools serving 701 students in Michigan.
The top ranked alternative public preschools in Michigan are Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center, Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center and Tecumseh Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan alternative public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Preschools in Michigan (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Clarice Ave
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Grades: PK-12
| 64 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
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: #2 - 42. - 4.
Tecumseh Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
760 Brown St
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-6008
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-6008
Grades: PK-12
| 68 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
White Lake Area Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4600 Gibson Rd
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
Rank: #55.
Dexter Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Grades: PK-12
| 18 students
Rank: #66.
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8230 Crapo St
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
(810) 591-4380
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
(810) 591-4380
Grades: PK-12
| 103 students
Rank: #77.
Clio Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mustang Dr
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 591-1417
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 591-1417
Grades: PK-12
| 97 students
Rank: #88.
Center For Innovation
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
170 Millville Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2453
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2453
Grades: PK-12
| 198 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bates
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public preschools in Michigan?
The top ranked alternative public preschools in Michigan include Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center, Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center and Tecumseh Virtual Academy.
How many alternative public preschools are located in Michigan?
9 alternative public preschools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan alternative public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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