Best Public Preschools in Cass County (2025-26)

Best Cass County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 944 students in Cass County, MI.

The top ranked public preschools in Cass County, MI are Marcellus Elementary School, Brookside Learning Center and Justus Gage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cass County, MI public preschools have an score of 38% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Cass County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Marcellus Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
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301 Arbor St E
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-9209

Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

Brookside Learning Center

Special Education School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
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61662 Dailey Rd
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6260

Gr: PK-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Rank: #33.

Justus Gage Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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301 Oak St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4460

Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: n/an/a

Edwardsburg Primary School

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69100 Section St
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1037

Gr: PK-1 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

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School

Location

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Baldwin Elementary School (Closed 2004)

14701 Us-12
Union, MI 49130
(269) 641-5544

Gr: 1-6 | 84 students Minority enrollment: 9%

Chicago Road School (Closed 2007)

Alternative School

69410 Section Street
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1024

Gr: Inquire with school | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Frank Squires Early Elementary School (Closed 2012)

725 Center St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0516

Gr: K-4 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Lewis Cass Isd (Closed 2011)

61682 Dailey Rd
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6204

Lincoln Early Childhood Center (Closed 2004)

206 Main Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4462

Gr: PK-K | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Marcellus Community Education Center (Closed 2023)

123 N Burney St
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-7655

Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Patrick Hamilton Middle School (Closed 2009)

614 Spruce Street
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 Cass County, MI?

The top ranked public preschools in Cass County, MI include Marcellus Elementary School, Brookside Learning Center and Justus Gage Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Cass County?

4 public preschools are located in Cass County.

What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?

Cass County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).