Best Alternative Public Preschools in Michigan (2025-26)

Best Michigan Alternative Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 alternative public preschools serving 701 students in Michigan.

The top ranked alternative public preschools in Michigan are Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center, Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center and Dexter Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Michigan alternative public preschools have an score of 18% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Alternative Public Preschools in Michigan (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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Top 30%

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2400 Clarice Ave
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850

Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Rank: #22.

Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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107 West West St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1540

Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Rank: #33.

Dexter Alternative School

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100

Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.

Tecumseh Virtual Academy

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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Bottom 50%

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760 Brown St
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-6008

Gr: PK-12 | 68 students Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.

White Lake Area Community Education

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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4600 Gibson Rd
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515

Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: #66.

Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
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Bottom 50%

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8230 Crapo St
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
(810) 591-4380

Gr: PK-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Rank: #77.

Clio Community High School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
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Bottom 50%

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1 Mustang Dr
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 591-1417

Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 97:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #88.

Center For Innovation

Alternative School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
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Bottom 50%

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170 Millville Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2453

Gr: PK-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: n/an/a

Bates

Alternative School
Magnet School

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2704 Baker Rd
Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 424-4100

Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative public preschools in Michigan?

The top ranked alternative public preschools in Michigan include Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center, Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center and Dexter Alternative School.

How many alternative public preschools are located in Michigan?

9 alternative public preschools are located in Michigan.

What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?

Michigan alternative public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).