For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 489 students in Houghton Lake, MI.
The top-ranked public preschool in Houghton Lake, MI is Collins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houghton Lake, MI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Houghton Lake have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Houghton Lake, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4451 W Houghton Lake Dr
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2030
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2030
Gr: PK-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Houghton Lake, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Houghton Lake, MI include Collins Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Houghton Lake?
1 public preschools are located in Houghton Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Houghton Lake?
Houghton Lake public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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