For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 666 students in 49601, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 49601, MI are Franklin Elementary School and Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49601 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49601, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 49601, MI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Lester St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5200
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #22.
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9907 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Grades: PK-12
| 82 students
49601, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Chestnut St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5700
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5700
Grades: 8
| 266 students
221 Granite St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1700 Chestnut St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5300
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5300
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
601 East North St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5500
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5500
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
9901 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2262
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2262
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
9907 East 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2260
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2260
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 49601, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 49601, MI include Franklin Elementary School and Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education.
How many public preschools are located in 49601?
2 public preschools are located in 49601.
What is the racial composition of students in 49601?
49601 public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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