For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,089 students in Burton, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Burton, MI are Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center and Barhitte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burton, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Burton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Burton, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Barhitte Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6080 Roberta St
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-9647
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-9647
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
South Bendle Elementary School
Magnet School
4341 Larkin Dr
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-0620
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-0620
Gr: PK-2 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
2499 Cashin St
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-8483
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-8483
Gr: PK-1 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Burton, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Burton, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Burton, MI include Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center and Barhitte Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Burton?
4 public preschools are located in Burton.
What is the racial composition of students in Burton?
Burton public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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