For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 250 students in Petoskey, MI.
The top-ranked public preschool in Petoskey, MI is Ottawa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petoskey, MI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Petoskey have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Petoskey, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ottawa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
871 Kalamazoo Ave
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2130
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2130
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Petoskey, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Taylor School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1515 Cemetery Rd
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 439-6937
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 439-6937
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Petoskey, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Petoskey, MI include Ottawa Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Petoskey?
1 public preschools are located in Petoskey.
What is the racial composition of students in Petoskey?
Petoskey public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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