For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,143 students in 48879, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 48879, MI are Riley Elementary School, Eureka School and Clinton County Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 48879 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 48879, MI 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), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 48879, MI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5935 West Pratt Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-5100
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Eureka School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7500 N Welling Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4900
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #33.
Clinton County Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4179 S Us Highway 27
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6831
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6831
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #44.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 S Clinton Ave
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4500
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #55.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 N Lansing St
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4600
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
48879, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1013 South Us Hwy 27
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6831
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6831
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5531 W. Lowe Road
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4700
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4700
Grades: K-2
| 84 students
2583 Green Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4800
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4800
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
Turning Point Youth Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
101 West Townsend Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-1177
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-1177
Grades: 5-12
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 48879, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 48879, MI include Riley Elementary School, Eureka School and Clinton County Education Center.
How many public preschools are located in 48879?
5 public preschools are located in 48879.
What is the racial composition of students in 48879?
48879 public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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