For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 977 students in Houghton, MI. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Houghton, MI are Houghton Elementary School and Houghton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houghton, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Houghton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Houghton, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houghton Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
203 W Jacker Ave
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0456
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0456
Gr: K-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Houghton Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1603 Gundlach Rd
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-4871
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-4871
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Houghton, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Houghton, MI include Houghton Elementary School and Houghton Middle School. Houghton has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public elementary schools are located in Houghton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Houghton.
What is the racial composition of students in Houghton?
Houghton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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