For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 346 students in Hillsdale County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Hillsdale County, MI are Greenfield School, Bailey Early Childhood Center and North Adamsjerome Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsdale County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Hillsdale County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hillsdale County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenfield School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1812
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1812
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Bailey Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 S Manning St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4401
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4401
Gr: PK-K | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
North Adamsjerome Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4555 12 Knowles Rd
North Adams, MI 49262
(517) 689-1701
North Adams, MI 49262
(517) 689-1701
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Litchfield Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Williams St
Litchfield, MI 49252
(517) 542-2386
Litchfield, MI 49252
(517) 542-2386
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
4971 W. Montgomery Road
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5255
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5255
Gr: 6-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
4971 West Montgomery Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5258
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5258
Gr: 6-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
4971 West Montgomery Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5258
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5258
Gr: K-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Dean Jennings Educational Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Gr: Inquire with school
Hillsdale County Online Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4971 West Montgomery Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5860
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5860
Hillsdale Isd Local Programs (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Gr: K-12
Lochaven Center For Community Advancement (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
201 Barnard St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
The Manor (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
115 East St
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-2151
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-2151
Gr: 2-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
13380 Waldron Rd
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Gr: K-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
13380 Waldron Rd
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hillsdale County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Hillsdale County, MI include Greenfield School, Bailey Early Childhood Center and North Adamsjerome Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hillsdale County?
4 public preschools are located in Hillsdale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsdale County?
Hillsdale County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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