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Best Roscommon County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,757 students in Roscommon County, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 86 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Roscommon County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Roscommon County, MI are Coor Special Educational Center, Houghton Lake Community Education and Roscommon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roscommon County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Roscommon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Roscommon County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coor Special Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11051 N Cut Rd
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9583
Gr: K-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Houghton Lake Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
179 Cloverleaf Ln
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 422-6161
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Roscommon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10600 Oakwood Dr
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-6675
Gr: 7-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Roscommon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
175 W Sunset Dr
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-6610
Gr: PK-4 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Roscommon Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
299h W Sunset Dr
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-6640
Gr: 5-7 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Houghton Lake Jrsr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4433 W Houghton Lake Dr
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2035
Gr: 7-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4451 W Houghton Lake Dr
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2030
Gr: PK-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Charlton Heston Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 N Saint Helen Rd
Saint Helen, MI 48656
(989) 632-3390
Gr: PK-12 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Coor Atic Advanced Technical Innovation Center
Vocational School
299h W Sunset Dr
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9536
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Roscommon County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Roscommon County, MI include Coor Special Educational Center, Houghton Lake Community Education and Roscommon High School.
How many public schools are located in Roscommon County?
9 public schools are located in Roscommon County.
What percentage of students in Roscommon County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Roscommon County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Roscommon County?
Roscommon County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Roscommon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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