For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 945 students in Houghton County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Houghton County, MI are Copper Country Learning Center, South Range Elementary School and Lake Lindenhubbell Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houghton County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Houghton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Houghton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Copper Country Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
809 Hecla St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
South Range Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2 Whealkate Dr
South Range, MI 49963
(906) 482-0599
South Range, MI 49963
(906) 482-0599
Gr: PK-6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Lake Lindenhubbell Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Calumet St
Lake Linden, MI 49945
(906) 296-6681
Lake Linden, MI 49945
(906) 296-6681
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
48475 Maple St
Dollar Bay, MI 49922
(906) 482-5812
Dollar Bay, MI 49922
(906) 482-5812
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Chassell K12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41585 Us Highway 41
Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 483-2132
Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 483-2132
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Houghton County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Houghton County, MI include Copper Country Learning Center, South Range Elementary School and Lake Lindenhubbell Schools.
How many public preschools are located in Houghton County?
4 public preschools are located in Houghton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Houghton County?
Houghton County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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