For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,149 students in Barry County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Barry County, MI are Barry Isd Special Education, Star Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barry County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Barry County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Barry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barry Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 W Woodlawn Ave
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Grades: PK-12
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Star Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Star School Rd
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4442
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4442
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 S Broadway St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4423
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4423
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
Delton Kellogg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
327 N Grove St
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1535
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1535
Grades: PK-4
| 384 students
Rank: #55.
Fuller Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
251 Fuller St
Nashville, MI 49073
(517) 852-9468
Nashville, MI 49073
(517) 852-9468
Grades: PK-2
| 210 students
Rank: n/an/a
9594 N 40th St
Hickory Corners, MI 49060
(269) 548-3805
Hickory Corners, MI 49060
(269) 548-3805
Grades: PK-2
| 284 students
Rank: n/an/a
223 W Broadway St
Woodland, MI 48897
(269) 367-4935
Woodland, MI 48897
(269) 367-4935
Grades: PK-K
| 138 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcfall Elementary School
Magnet School
509 W Main St
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3637
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3637
Grades: PK-1
| 511 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tk Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3316 Bender Rd
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3637
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3637
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Barry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
535 West Woodlawn Ave
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hastings Area Schools Alternative Education High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
520 West South St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4400
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Hastings Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2950 W M 179 Hwy
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-6167
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-6167
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lakewood Learning Center (Leap) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
223 W. Braodway
Woodland, MI 48897
(269) 367-4430
Woodland, MI 48897
(269) 367-4430
Grades: 8-12
| 35 students
231 South Broadway St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Grades: PK
| n/a students
223 West Broadway St
Woodland, MI 48897
(616) 367-4935
Woodland, MI 48897
(616) 367-4935
Grades: K-5
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Barry County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Barry County, MI include Barry Isd Special Education, Star Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Barry County?
9 public preschools are located in Barry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barry County?
Barry County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Barry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Barry County include: Tk Early Childhood Center vs. Mcfall Elementary School, Fuller Street Elementary School vs. Mcfall Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Star Elementary School
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