For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 3,488 students in Manistee, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Manistee, MI are Manistee Isd Center Programs and Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manistee, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Manistee have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Manistee, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manistee Isd Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
772 E Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Grades: PK-12
| 44 students
Rank: #22.
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Grades: PK-12
| 3,444 students
Manistee, Michigan 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
772 East Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-5212
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-5212
Grades: PK-1
| 125 students
550 Maple St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Manistee Harbor Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 398-3621
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 398-3621
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
772 East Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4264
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4264
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
119 Ford Street
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2143
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2143
Grades: K
| 128 students
Yes Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Manistee, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Manistee, MI include Manistee Isd Center Programs and Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Manistee?
2 public preschools are located in Manistee.
What is the racial composition of students in Manistee?
Manistee public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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