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Best Branch County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,504 students in Branch County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Branch County, MI are Jennings Elementary School, Union City Elementary School and Waldron Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Branch County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Branch County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Branch County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jennings Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
44 E Liberty St
Quincy, MI 49082
(517) 639-9885
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Union City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Walnut Ln
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-8191
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Waldron Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
214 Bishop Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5821
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Larsen Elementary School
Magnet School
25 Parkhurst Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5960
Gr: PK-1 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Branch County, MI

Branch County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bisd Sp. Ed. Programs In Local Districts (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
214 Bishop Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5800
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Branch Isd (Closed 2011)
370 Morse St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5730
Gr: K-12
Camp Branch Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
19 4th St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 278-3204
Gr: 9-12
Chicago Street School (Closed 2014)
501 East Chicago St
Bronson, MI 49028
(517) 369-3250
Gr: 5-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Coldwater Adult & Secondary Learning Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
70 Tibbits St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Dorothy Legg Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
212 Bishop Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5830
Gr: 6-12
Early Education (Closed 2010)
200 Bishop Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5830
Gr: PK
Girard Elementary School (Closed 2007)
1011 School Drive
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 297-5965
Gr: Inquire with school | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2014)
70 Tibbits St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5975
Gr: K-3 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Sherwood Elementary School (Closed 2004)
430 St Joseph St
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-7660
Gr: K-4 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Union City High School Early College (Closed 2023)
430 St Joseph Street
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-8561
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Branch County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Branch County, MI include Jennings Elementary School, Union City Elementary School and Waldron Learning Center.
How many public preschools are located in Branch County?
4 public preschools are located in Branch County.
What is the racial composition of students in Branch County?
Branch County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Branch County are often viewed compared to one another?

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