For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 944 students in Cass County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cass County, MI are Marcellus Elementary School, Brookside Learning Center and Justus Gage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Cass County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marcellus Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Arbor St E
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-9209
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-9209
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Brookside Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
61662 Dailey Rd
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6260
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6260
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Justus Gage Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Oak St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4460
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4460
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
69100 Section St
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1037
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1037
Gr: PK-1 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Cass County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14701 Us-12
Union, MI 49130
(269) 641-5544
Union, MI 49130
(269) 641-5544
Gr: 1-6 | 84 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Chicago Road School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
69410 Section Street
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1024
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1024
Gr: Inquire with school | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
725 Center St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0516
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0516
Gr: K-4 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
206 Main Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4462
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4462
Gr: PK-K | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
123 N Burney St
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-7655
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-7655
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
614 Spruce Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450
Gr: 5-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cass County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cass County, MI include Marcellus Elementary School, Brookside Learning Center and Justus Gage Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cass County?
4 public preschools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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