For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 3,042 students in Jackson County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, MI are Lyle A Torrant Center, Parma Elementary School and Columbia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyle A Torrant Center
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1175 W Parnall Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Parma Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
385 Elizabeth St
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8670
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8670
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 School St
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6632
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6632
Gr: PK-2 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Paragon Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3750 Mccain Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 750-9500
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 750-9500
Gr: PK-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1226 S Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Gr: PK-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Ezra Eby Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
220 West
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5717
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5717
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Hanoverhorton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 Fairview St
Hanover, MI 49241
(517) 563-0103
Hanover, MI 49241
(517) 563-0103
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Townsend Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Floyd Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Hunt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1143 N Brown St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2610
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2610
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1010.
Da Vinci Schools K5
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
559 Murphy St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
4064 Page Ave
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-5700
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-5700
Gr: PK-2 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Local Based Special Education Early Childhood Programs
Special Education School
1226 S Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 990-3624
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 990-3624
Gr: PK-K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, MI include Lyle A Torrant Center, Parma Elementary School and Columbia Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson County?
10 public preschools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jackson County include: Ezra Eby Elementary School vs. Columbia Elementary School, Columbia Elementary School vs. Ezra Eby Elementary School, Da Vinci Schools K5 vs. Paragon Charter Academy
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