For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 721 students in Harris, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Harris, MI are Bark Riverharris Elementary School and Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harris, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Harris have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Harris, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bark Riverharris Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Hwy Us 2 41
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5334
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5334
Gr: PK-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Hwy Us 2 41
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5321
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5321
Gr: 7-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Harris, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 350
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5334
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5334
Gr: K-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
P.o. Box 350
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5321
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5321
Gr: 7-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harris, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Harris, MI include Bark Riverharris Elementary School and Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School.
How many public schools are located in Harris?
2 public schools are located in Harris.
What is the racial composition of students in Harris?
Harris public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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