For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,042 students in Jackson County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, MI are Lyle A Torrant Center, Parma Elementary School and Columbia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Jackson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyle A Torrant Center
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1175 W Parnall Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Parma Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
385 Elizabeth St
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8670
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8670
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 School St
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6632
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6632
Gr: PK-2 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Ezra Eby Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
220 West
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5717
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5717
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Hanoverhorton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 Fairview St
Hanover, MI 49241
(517) 563-0103
Hanover, MI 49241
(517) 563-0103
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Townsend Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Floyd Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Gr: PK-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Hunt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1143 N Brown St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2610
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2610
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Da Vinci Schools K5
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
559 Murphy St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Gr: PK-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
4064 Page Ave
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-5700
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-5700
Gr: PK-2 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Local Based Special Education Early Childhood Programs
Special Education School
1226 S Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 990-3624
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 990-3624
Gr: PK-K
Jackson County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 E. Pearl Street
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2700
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2700
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Clement School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6020 E. Michigan
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-3400
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-3400
Gr: 7-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Columbia Step Up (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4460 N Lake Road
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
555 Murphy Street
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 22%
1566 N Sutton Road
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-6010
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-6010
Gr: 7-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
11120 Musbach Road
Munith, MI 49259
(517) 596-2750
Munith, MI 49259
(517) 596-2750
Gr: 1-2 | 223 students Minority enrollment: 5%
6900 Rives Junction Road
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 569-2247
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 569-2247
Gr: K-1 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Francis Street Primary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1320 Francis St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 879-1380
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 879-1380
Gr: K-5 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Hanoverhorton Virtual School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10000 Moscow Rd
Horton, MI 49246
(517) 563-0100
Horton, MI 49246
(517) 563-0100
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
500 Griswold St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 796-0080
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 796-0080
Gr: K-7 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1226 S Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Lincoln Headstart Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
154 West Clark St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 788-6010
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 788-6010
Gr: PK-K
216 East Biddle St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3940
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3940
Gr: K-2 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Mcdevitt School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
800 E. Mcdevitt
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-0342
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-0342
Gr: Inquire with school
345 North Dettman Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 784-7131
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 784-7131
Gr: K-3 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
School Of Opportunity (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
405 S. Main Street
Concord, MI 49237
(517) 524-6722
Concord, MI 49237
(517) 524-6722
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Springport Adult Education Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 100
Springport, MI 49284
(517) 857-3482
Springport, MI 49284
(517) 857-3482
Gr: Inquire with school | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Ta Wilson School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
310 West Morrell St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2801
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2801
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, MI include Lyle A Torrant Center, Parma Elementary School and Columbia Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson County?
10 public preschools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jackson County include: Columbia Elementary School vs. Ezra Eby Elementary School, Ezra Eby Elementary School vs. Columbia Elementary School, Townsend Elementary School vs. Hunt Elementary School
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