Best Mason County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,086 students in Mason County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mason County, MI are Ludington Elementary School and Mason County Eastern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Mason County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Mason County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ludington Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5771 W Bryant Rd
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3820
Gr: PK-5 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Mason County Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18 S Main St
Custer, MI 49405
(231) 757-3733
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Sewsesd
Special Education School
2130 W Us Highway 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1608
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mason County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mason County, MI include Ludington Elementary School and Mason County Eastern Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mason County?
3 public preschools are located in Mason County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County?
Mason County 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).

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