For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,439 students in Howell, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Howell, MI are Pathway School, Northwest Elementary School and Voyager Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howell, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Howell have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Howell, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pathway School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1429 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1233 Bower St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6297
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6297
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Voyager Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1450 Byron Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-7500
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3503 Bigelow Rd
Howell, MI 48855
(517) 234-6074
Howell, MI 48855
(517) 234-6074
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Howell, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adult Transition Building (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1403 West Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-5550
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-5550
1425 West Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-5550
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-5550
Gr: PK
Howell Community Education (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1400 W. Grand River
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6280
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6280
Gr: Inquire with school | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 93:1
Little Highlanders Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
861 E Sibley St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 234-6477
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 234-6477
Gr: PK
Renaissance Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1413 West Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-6760
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-6760
Gr: 6-12
861 East Sibley St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6283
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6283
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Howell, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Howell, MI include Pathway School, Northwest Elementary School and Voyager Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Howell?
4 public preschools are located in Howell.
What is the racial composition of students in Howell?
Howell public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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