For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 305 students in Dickinson County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Dickinson County, MI are Norway Elementary School and Dickinsoniron Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickinson County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Dickinson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dickinson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Section St
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9543
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9543
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Dickinsoniron Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1074 Pyle Dr
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2692
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2692
Grades: PK-12
| 51 students
Dickinson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 West Hughitt St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2620
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2620
Grades: K-6
| 233 students
245 North Balsam St
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 776-8150
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 776-8150
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1074 Pyle Dr
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2690
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dickinson County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Dickinson County, MI include Norway Elementary School and Dickinsoniron Special Education.
How many public preschools are located in Dickinson County?
2 public preschools are located in Dickinson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson County?
Dickinson County public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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