Best Barry County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,149 students in Barry County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Barry County, MI are Barry Isd Special Education, Star Elementary School and Delton Kellogg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barry County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Barry County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Barry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barry Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
555 W Woodlawn Ave
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Star Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1900 Star School Rd
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4442
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Delton Kellogg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
327 N Grove St
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1535
Gr: PK-4 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Fuller Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
251 Fuller St
Nashville, MI 49073
(517) 852-9468
Gr: PK-2 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
9594 N 40th St
Hickory Corners, MI 49060
(269) 548-3805
Gr: PK-2 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
223 W Broadway St
Woodland, MI 48897
(269) 367-4935
Gr: PK-K | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Mcfall Elementary School
Magnet School
509 W Main St
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3637
Gr: PK-1 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Tk Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
3316 Bender Rd
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3637
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Barry County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Barry County, MI include Barry Isd Special Education, Star Elementary School and Delton Kellogg Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Barry County?
9 public preschools are located in Barry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barry County?
Barry County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Barry County are often viewed compared to one another?

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