For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 652 students in Cadillac, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cadillac, MI are Franklin Elementary School and Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cadillac, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Cadillac have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Cadillac, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Lester St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5200
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9907 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cadillac, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cadillac, MI include Franklin Elementary School and Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education.
How many public preschools are located in Cadillac?
2 public preschools are located in Cadillac.
What is the racial composition of students in Cadillac?
Cadillac public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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