For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,184 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 7% 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 (2026-27)
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: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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