For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 857 students in Pontiac, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Pontiac, MI are Kennedy Center and Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pontiac, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Pontiac have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pontiac, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 Baldwin Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8040
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8040
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
888 Enterprise Dr
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309
Gr: PK-12 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Pontiac, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
154 Lake St
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 977-5251
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 977-5251
Gr: 9-12
250 W. Pike Street
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7930
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7930
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
859 Emerson Street
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7700
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7700
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
661 Franklin Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7720
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7720
Gr: K-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
825 Golf Drive
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 338-2787
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 338-2787
Gr: 4-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
600 Motor St
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7620
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7620
Gr: K-6 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1033 Barkell Street
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7810
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7810
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
131 Hillside Drive
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7650
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7650
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
31 N. Astor Street
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7830
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7830
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Mccarroll School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
191 N. Glenwood Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8064
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8064
Gr: 6-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
825 Golf Drive
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 338-2787
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 338-2787
Gr: K-9 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
48980 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 971-9200
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 971-9200
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
25 S. Sanford Street
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8080
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8080
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
300 W. Huron Street
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7184
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7184
Gr: 9-12 | 1,023 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
723 Cottage St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7770
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7770
Gr: PK
729 Linda Vista Drive
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7900
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
710 Menominee Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7740
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7740
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
640 W. Huron Street
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7680
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7680
Gr: K-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pontiac, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Pontiac, MI include Kennedy Center and Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac.
How many public preschools are located in Pontiac?
2 public preschools are located in Pontiac.
What is the racial composition of students in Pontiac?
Pontiac public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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