For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,000 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 (2025)
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 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 346 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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