For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,812 students in Clarkston, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Clarkston, MI are Springfield Plains Elementary School, Independence Elementary School and Clarkston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarkston, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Clarkston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Clarkston, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springfield Plains Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8650 Holcomb Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-3800
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #22.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6850 Hubbard Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-5500
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Clarkston Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6589 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5100
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #44.
Pine Knob Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6020 Sashabaw Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3901
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3901
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: n/an/a
Student Support Services
Special Education School
6389 Clarkston Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-8080
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-8080
Grades: PK-12
| 1 students
Clarkston, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clarkston Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6397 Clarkston Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4350
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4350
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clarkston, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Clarkston, MI include Springfield Plains Elementary School, Independence Elementary School and Clarkston Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clarkston?
5 public preschools are located in Clarkston.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarkston?
Clarkston public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Clarkston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clarkston include: Independence Elementary School vs. Springfield Plains Elementary School, Springfield Plains Elementary School vs. Pine Knob Elementary School, Springfield Plains Elementary School vs. Independence Elementary School
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