For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 765 students in Charlevoix County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Charlevoix County, MI are Beaver Island Community School, Boyne Falls Public School and East Jordan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlevoix County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Charlevoix County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Charlevoix County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beaver Island Community School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37895 Kings Hwy
Beaver Island, MI 49782
(231) 448-2744
Beaver Island, MI 49782
(231) 448-2744
Gr: PK-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Boyne Falls Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1662 M75 S
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
(231) 549-2211
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
(231) 549-2211
Gr: PK-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
East Jordan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 4th St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-7564
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-7564
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Charem Special Education Schools
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8568 Mercer Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Charlevoix County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beaver Island Lighthouse Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
28696 South End Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 922-6240
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 922-6240
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students
Charlevoix Academy (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
115 W Hurlbut St
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9000
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9000
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
108 East Garfield Ave
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3206
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3206
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
951 Mill St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-2823
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-2823
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
2329 Center St
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
(231) 549-7761
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
(231) 549-7761
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Lighthouse Academy Round Lake (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
951 Mill St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(616) 977-4917
East Jordan, MI 49727
(616) 977-4917
Gr: K-12
8700 Mercer Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9000
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9000
Gr: K | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Charlevoix County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Charlevoix County, MI include Beaver Island Community School, Boyne Falls Public School and East Jordan Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Charlevoix County?
4 public preschools are located in Charlevoix County.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlevoix County?
Charlevoix County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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