For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 857 students in Pontiac, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Pontiac, MI are Kennedy Center and Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pontiac, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Pontiac have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pontiac, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 Baldwin Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8040
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8040
Grades: PK-12
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
888 Enterprise Dr
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309
Grades: PK-12
| 810 students
Pontiac, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
154 Lake St
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 977-5251
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 977-5251
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
250 W. Pike Street
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7930
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7930
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
859 Emerson Street
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7700
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7700
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
661 Franklin Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7720
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7720
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
825 Golf Drive
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 338-2787
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 338-2787
Grades: 4-8
| 180 students
600 Motor St
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7620
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7620
Grades: K-6
| 600 students
1033 Barkell Street
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7810
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7810
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
131 Hillside Drive
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7650
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7650
Grades: 6-8
| 497 students
31 N. Astor Street
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7830
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7830
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Mccarroll School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
191 N. Glenwood Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8064
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8064
Grades: 6-12
| 146 students
825 Golf Drive
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 338-2787
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 338-2787
Grades: K-9
| 286 students
Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
48980 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 971-9200
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 971-9200
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
25 S. Sanford Street
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8080
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8080
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
300 W. Huron Street
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7184
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7184
Grades: 9-12
| 1,023 students
723 Cottage St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7770
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7770
Grades: PK
| n/a students
729 Linda Vista Drive
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7900
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
710 Menominee Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7740
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7740
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
640 W. Huron Street
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7680
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7680
Grades: K-6
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pontiac, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Pontiac, MI include Kennedy Center and Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac.
How many public preschools are located in Pontiac?
2 public preschools are located in Pontiac.
What is the racial composition of students in Pontiac?
Pontiac public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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