For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,251 students in Harrison, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Harrison, MI are Harrison Alternative Education, Harrison Community High School and Harrison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Harrison have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 Harrison, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 W Spruce St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Gr: 8-11 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Harrison Community High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 S 5th St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Harrison Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
710 S 5th St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7194
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7194
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Robert M Larson Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 W Spruce St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-3259
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-3259
Gr: K-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Harrison, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 529
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-6051
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-6051
Gr: K-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
201 North 4th St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-6902
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-6902
Gr: 3-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harrison, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Harrison, MI include Harrison Alternative Education, Harrison Community High School and Harrison Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Harrison?
4 public schools are located in Harrison.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison?
Harrison 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).
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