For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 910 students in 49855, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in 49855, MI are Sandy Knoll School, Marquettealger Administrative Unit and Superior Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49855 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49855, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 49855, MI Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sandy Knoll School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 N 6th St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4281
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4281
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Marquettealger Administrative Unit
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
321 E Ohio St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-5102
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-5102
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Superior Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 S Mcclellan Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4295
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4295
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
North Star Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Wright St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 49855, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in 49855, MI include Sandy Knoll School, Marquettealger Administrative Unit and Superior Hills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 49855?
4 public preschools are located in 49855.
What is the racial composition of students in 49855?
49855 public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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