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Best Iosco County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,198 students in Iosco County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Iosco County, MI are Iosco Resa Special Education, Clara B Bolen Elementary School and Richardson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iosco County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Iosco County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Iosco County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iosco Resa Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27 N Rempert Rd
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-3006
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Clara B Bolen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
211 S Plank Rd
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2200
Gr: PK-4 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3630 E River Rd
Oscoda, MI 48750
(989) 739-9173
Gr: PK-6 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Iosco County, MI

Iosco County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Ed. Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8970 Prescott
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-4120
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Cedar Lake Elementary School (Closed 2013)
4950 Cedar Lake Rd
Oscoda, MI 48750
(989) 739-5491
Gr: PK-2 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Early Childhood Center (Closed 2008)
P.o. Box 250
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-4175
Gr: K | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Hale Area Middle School (Closed 2010)
311 N. Washington Street
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Gr: 5-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Hale Elementary School (Closed 2010)
311 N. Washington Street
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Gr: K-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Hale Elementarymiddle School (Closed 2020)
311 N Washington St
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Hale Way Cyber School Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
200 West Main St
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Oscoda County Line School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3455 E. King's Corner Road
Oscoda, MI 48750
(989) 739-1431
Gr: Inquire with school | 38 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Richardson Middle School (Closed 2013)
3630 East River Rd
Oscoda, MI 48750
(989) 739-9173
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Sunrise Education Center (Closed 2013)
686 Aulerich Rd
East Tawas, MI 48730
(989) 362-2945
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Tawas Area Junior High School (Closed 2010)
255 M-55 West
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2150
Gr: 7-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Whittemore-prescott Elementary School (Closed 2014)
8878 Prescott Rd
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-2400
Gr: K-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Iosco County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Iosco County, MI include Iosco Resa Special Education, Clara B Bolen Elementary School and Richardson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Iosco County?
3 public preschools are located in Iosco County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iosco County?
Iosco 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 Iosco County are often viewed compared to one another?

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