For the 2026 school year, there are 3 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 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hillsdale County (2026)
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 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 41% (majority Black).
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