For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 283 students in Dowagiac, MI.
The top ranked public preschool in Dowagiac, MI is Justus Gage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dowagiac, MI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Dowagiac have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dowagiac, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Justus Gage Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Oak St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4460
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4460
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Dowagiac, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
206 Main Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4462
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4462
Gr: PK-K | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
614 Spruce Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450
Gr: 5-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dowagiac, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Dowagiac, MI include Justus Gage Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dowagiac?
1 public preschools are located in Dowagiac.
What is the racial composition of students in Dowagiac?
Dowagiac public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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