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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Houghton County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 5,350 students in Houghton County, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 39 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Houghton County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Houghton County, MI are Houghton Central High School, Houghton Elementary School and Houghton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houghton County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Houghton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Houghton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houghton Central High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1603 Gundlach Rd
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0450
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Houghton Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
203 W Jacker Ave
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0456
Gr: K-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Houghton Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1603 Gundlach Rd
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-4871
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Copper Island Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
52125 Industrial Dr N
Calumet, MI 49913
(966) 370-1190
Gr: K-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Barkell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1201 N Elevation St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 487-9030
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Eb Holman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50870 Holman School Rd
Atlantic Mine, MI 49905
(906) 482-2797
Gr: K-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Copper Country Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
809 Hecla St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
South Range Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2 Whealkate Dr
South Range, MI 49963
(906) 482-0599
Gr: PK-6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #99.
Jeffers High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
43084 Goodell St
Painesdale, MI 49955
(906) 482-0580
Gr: 7-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
Lake Lindenhubbell Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
601 Calumet St
Lake Linden, MI 49945
(906) 296-6681
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1111.
Elm River Township School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3999 Winona Rd
Toivola, MI 49965
(906) 288-3751
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1212.
Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
48475 Maple St
Dollar Bay, MI 49922
(906) 482-5812
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1313.
Calumet High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
57070 Mine St
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-0311
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1414.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
57070 Mine St
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-0311
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1515.
Hancock Middlehigh School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Campus Dr
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 483-2540
Gr: 6-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1616.
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%
Rank: #1717.
Clk Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
57070 Mine St
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-0311
Gr: K-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1818.
Chshorizons School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Stanton Ave
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-4611
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technical Education
Vocational School
110 E Quincy St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Houghton County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Houghton County, MI include Houghton Central High School, Houghton Elementary School and Houghton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Houghton County?
19 public schools are located in Houghton County.
What percentage of students in Houghton County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Houghton County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Houghton County?
Houghton County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Houghton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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