For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 501 students in Kalkaska, MI.
The top-ranked public preschool in Kalkaska, MI is Kalkaska Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kalkaska, MI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Kalkaska have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Kalkaska, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kalkaska Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 N Birch St
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-8629
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-8629
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Kalkaska, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
315 S Cherry St
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-9146
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-9146
Gr: 4-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Kalkaska Alternative Program Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
109 N Birch Street
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-5140
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-5140
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kalkaska, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kalkaska, MI include Kalkaska Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kalkaska?
1 public preschools are located in Kalkaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Kalkaska?
Kalkaska public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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