For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 889 students in Gladwin County, MI.
The top ranked public preschool in Gladwin County, MI is Beaverton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gladwin County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Gladwin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Gladwin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beaverton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
440 S Ross St
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3020
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3020
Grades: PK-6
| 486 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 W 1st St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7771
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7771
Grades: PK-2
| 403 students
Gladwin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
127 Tonkin St
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3040
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3040
Grades: K-3
| 317 students
Creative Learning Academy (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
540 Lang Rd
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 545-1555
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 545-1555
Grades: PK-8
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Gladwin County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Gladwin County, MI include Beaverton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gladwin County?
2 public preschools are located in Gladwin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gladwin County?
Gladwin County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Gladwin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Gladwin County include: Gladwin Elementary School vs. Beaverton Elementary School, Beaverton Elementary School vs. Gladwin Elementary School
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