For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 510 students in Harbor Beach, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 219 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Harbor Beach, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Harbor Beach, MI are Harbor Beach Community High School, Eccles School and Harbor Beach Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harbor Beach, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Harbor Beach have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Harbor Beach, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harbor Beach Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 S 5th St
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 479-3261
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 479-3261
Gr: 9-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Eccles School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5754 Section Line Rd
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 479-9266
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 479-9266
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Harbor Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
402 S 5th St
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 479-3261
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 479-3261
Gr: K-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Harbor Beach Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 S 5th St
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 479-3261
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 479-3261
Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harbor Beach, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Harbor Beach, MI include Harbor Beach Community High School, Eccles School and Harbor Beach Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harbor Beach?
4 public schools are located in Harbor Beach.
What percentage of students in Harbor Beach go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in Harbor Beach are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harbor Beach?
Harbor Beach public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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