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Best Michigan Magnet Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 107 magnet public preschools serving 36,774 students in Michigan.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public preschools in Michigan are Gallimore Elementary School, Hemmeter Elementary School and Handley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Magnet Public Preschools in Michigan (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gallimore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
8375 N Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-3155
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Hemmeter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1890 Hemmeter Rd
Saginaw, MI 48638
(989) 797-1832
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Handley School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1300 Passolt St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Quarton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
771 Chesterfield Ave
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3429
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Pierce Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1829 Pierce St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-4337
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Weidman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3311 N School Rd
Weidman, MI 48893
(989) 644-3430
Gr: PK-4 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Pembroke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
955 Eton Dr
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 203-3888
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Holly Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
820 Academy Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 634-5554
Gr: PK-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Dodson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 N Beck Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 981-8003
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Joseph C Sterling Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
160 Fessner Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-6846
Gr: PK-4 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Norway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 Section St
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9543
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Bingham Farms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23400 W 13 Mile Rd
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1313.
Waldron Elementary And Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11214 W Kent St
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2160
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1414.
Shawnee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21555 Vesper Dr
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1515.
Sequoyah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18500 24 Mile Rd
Macomb, MI 48042
(586) 723-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1616.
Greenfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
31200 Fairfax Ave
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-3217
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1717.
Frank E Bartlett School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
350 School St
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1818.
Cheyenne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
47600 Heydenreich Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1919.
Northglade Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1914 Cobb Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0700
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2020.
Ottawa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
871 Kalamazoo Ave
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2130
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2121.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12420 Lincoln Lake Rd Ne
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9167
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2222.
Andrews Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 S Douglas Ave
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269) 279-1140
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2323.
Deckerville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2633 Black River St
Deckerville, MI 48427
(810) 376-9785
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Lincoln School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
810 E 5th Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6626
Gr: PK-7 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Saranac Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
250 Pleasant St
Saranac, MI 48881
(616) 642-1200
Gr: PK-6 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2626.
Innocademy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8485 Homestead Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(248) 505-6829
Gr: PK-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2727.
Mohawk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
48101 Romeo Plank Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2828.
University Elementary School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19301 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8590
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Huron Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15800 Terra Bella St
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3030.
Luther C Klager Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
405 Ann Arbor St
Manchester, MI 48158
(734) 428-8321
Gr: PK-2 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3131.
Ojibwa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
46950 Heydenreich Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3232.
Lake Ann Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19375 Bronson Lake Rd
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 275-7730
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3333.
Elva Lynch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2035 Roods Lake Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2448
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Boyne Falls Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1662 M75 S
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
(231) 549-2211
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Chassell K12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
41585 Us Highway 41
Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 483-2132
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public preschools in Michigan?
The top-ranked magnet public preschools in Michigan include Gallimore Elementary School, Hemmeter Elementary School and Handley School.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Michigan?
107 magnet public preschools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).

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