For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,936 students in New Baltimore, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in New Baltimore, MI are Great Oaks Elementary School, Lighthouse Elementary School and Lottie M Schmidt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Baltimore, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in New Baltimore have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in New Baltimore, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32900 24 Mile Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-2038
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-2038
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Lighthouse Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51880 Washington St
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-6404
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-6404
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Lottie M Schmidt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33700 Hooker Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-7541
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-7541
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
47260 Sugarbush Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 493-5280
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 493-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Ashley Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
52347 Ashley St
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-2801
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-2801
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Dean A Naldrett School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
47800 Sugarbush Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 949-1212
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 949-1212
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Francis A Higgins Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
29901 24 Mile Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48051
(586) 493-5210
New Baltimore, MI 48051
(586) 493-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Sugarbush Early Childhood
Special Education School
48400 Sugarbush Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 598-7660
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 598-7660
Gr: PK
New Baltimore, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
51518 Industrial Dr
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-2205
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-2205
Gr: 9-12
29851 24 Mile Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48051
(586) 493-5220
New Baltimore, MI 48051
(586) 493-5220
25925 23 Mile Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48051
(586) 493-5240
New Baltimore, MI 48051
(586) 493-5240
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
48400 Sugarbush Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 598-7660
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 598-7660
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in New Baltimore, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in New Baltimore, MI include Great Oaks Elementary School, Lighthouse Elementary School and Lottie M Schmidt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in New Baltimore?
8 public preschools are located in New Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in New Baltimore?
New Baltimore public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in New Baltimore are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in New Baltimore include: Lighthouse Elementary School vs. Ashley Elementary School, Lottie M Schmidt Elementary School vs. Great Oaks Elementary School, Ashley Elementary School vs. Lighthouse Elementary School
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