For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,947 students in Isabella County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Isabella County, MI are Weidman Elementary School, Ganiard School and Pullen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Isabella County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Isabella County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Isabella County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weidman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3311 N School Rd
Weidman, MI 48893
(989) 644-3430
Weidman, MI 48893
(989) 644-3430
Gr: PK-4 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Ganiard School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 S Adams St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2240
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2240
Gr: PK-2 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pullen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
251 S Brown St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2270
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2270
Gr: PK-2 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Vowles School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1560 Watson Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2280
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2280
Gr: PK-2 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Montabella Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1456 E North County Line Rd
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5414
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5414
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Shepherd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 S 4th St
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Isabella County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beal City Alternative Education Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3032 South Winn Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9543
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9543
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
1324 E N County Line Road
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5414
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5414
Gr: 5-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
418 West Blanchard Rd
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 866-6741
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 866-6741
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Mt Pleasant Community Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1651 South Bamber Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2370
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2370
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Isabella County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Isabella County, MI include Weidman Elementary School, Ganiard School and Pullen Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Isabella County?
6 public preschools are located in Isabella County.
What is the racial composition of students in Isabella County?
Isabella County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Isabella County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Isabella County include: Vowles School vs. Pullen Elementary School, Ganiard School vs. Pullen Elementary School, Pullen Elementary School vs. Vowles School
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