For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 806 students in Marshall, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Marshall, MI are Hughes Elementary School, Walters Elementary School and Gordon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Marshall have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Marshall, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
103 W Hughes St
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1275
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1275
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Walters Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
705 N Marshall Ave
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1280
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1280
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N Gordon St
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1271
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1271
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Marshall, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Marshall, MI include Hughes Elementary School, Walters Elementary School and Gordon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marshall?
3 public preschools are located in Marshall.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall?
Marshall public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Marshall are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Marshall include: Walters Elementary School vs. Gordon Elementary School, Gordon Elementary School vs. Walters Elementary School
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