For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 857 students in Pontiac, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pontiac, MI are Kennedy Center and Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pontiac, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Pontiac have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pontiac, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kennedy Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 Baldwin Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8040
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8040
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
888 Enterprise Dr
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309
Gr: PK-12 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Pontiac, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
154 Lake St
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 977-5251
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 977-5251
Gr: 9-12
250 W. Pike Street
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7930
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7930
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
859 Emerson Street
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7700
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7700
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
661 Franklin Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7720
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7720
Gr: K-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
825 Golf Drive
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 338-2787
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 338-2787
Gr: 4-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
600 Motor St
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7620
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7620
Gr: K-6 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1033 Barkell Street
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7810
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7810
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
131 Hillside Drive
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7650
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7650
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
31 N. Astor Street
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7830
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7830
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Mccarroll School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
191 N. Glenwood Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8064
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8064
Gr: 6-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
825 Golf Drive
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 338-2787
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 338-2787
Gr: K-9 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
48980 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 971-9200
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 971-9200
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
25 S. Sanford Street
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8080
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8080
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
300 W. Huron Street
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7184
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7184
Gr: 9-12 | 1,023 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
723 Cottage St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7770
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7770
Gr: PK
729 Linda Vista Drive
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7900
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
710 Menominee Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7740
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7740
Gr: 6-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
640 W. Huron Street
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7680
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 451-7680
Gr: K-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pontiac, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pontiac, MI include Kennedy Center and Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac.
How many public preschools are located in Pontiac?
2 public preschools are located in Pontiac.
What is the racial composition of students in Pontiac?
Pontiac public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).