For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 582 students in Benzie County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Benzie County, MI are Frankfort Elementary School, Betsie Valley School and Homestead Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benzie County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Benzie County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Benzie County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frankfort Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 Leelanau Ave
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4641
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4641
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Betsie Valley School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17936 Cadillac Hwy
Thompsonville, MI 49683
(231) 378-4164
Thompsonville, MI 49683
(231) 378-4164
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Homestead Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7048 Severance St
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4641
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4641
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Benzie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11434 Main St
Honor, MI 49640
(231) 325-3063
Honor, MI 49640
(231) 325-3063
Gr: K-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Benzie County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Benzie County, MI include Frankfort Elementary School, Betsie Valley School and Homestead Hills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Benzie County?
3 public preschools are located in Benzie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benzie County?
Benzie County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Benzie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Benzie County include: Homestead Hills Elementary School vs. Betsie Valley School, Betsie Valley School vs. Homestead Hills Elementary School, Frankfort Elementary School vs. Homestead Hills Elementary School
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