For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 900 students in Otsego County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Otsego County, MI are South Maple Elementary School, North Ohio Elementary School and Alba School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otsego County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Otsego County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 Otsego County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Maple Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 E 5th St
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0648
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0648
Grades: PK-3
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
North Ohio Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
912 N Ohio Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-2648
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-2648
Grades: PK-3
| 395 students
Rank: #33.
Alba School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5935 Elm St
Elmira, MI 49730
(231) 584-2000
Elmira, MI 49730
(231) 584-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 101 students
Otsego County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2473 Ray Street
Elmira, MI 49730
(231) 546-3311
Elmira, MI 49730
(231) 546-3311
Grades: PK-3
| 56 students
Gaylord Academic Support Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
615 South Elm Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3018
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3018
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Gaylord Virtual Instruction Program (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
615 S Elm Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3080
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3080
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Vanderbilt Area School Alternative Ed. (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
947 Donovan Street
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
(989) 983-2561
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
(989) 983-2561
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Otsego County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Otsego County, MI include South Maple Elementary School, North Ohio Elementary School and Alba School.
How many public preschools are located in Otsego County?
3 public preschools are located in Otsego County.
What is the racial composition of students in Otsego County?
Otsego 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 Otsego County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Otsego County include: North Ohio Elementary School vs. South Maple Elementary School, South Maple Elementary School vs. North Ohio Elementary School
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