For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 814 students in Montmorency County, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Montmorency County, MI are Hillman Community Jrsr High School, Lewiston Elementary School and Atlanta Community Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montmorency County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Montmorency County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Montmorency County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillman Community Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26042 M 32 S
Hillman, MI 49746
(989) 742-4538
Hillman, MI 49746
(989) 742-4538
Gr: 6-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Lewiston Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4580 Montmorency St
Lewiston, MI 49756
(989) 786-2253
Lewiston, MI 49756
(989) 786-2253
Gr: K-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Atlanta Community Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10500 County Road 489
Atlanta, MI 49709
(989) 785-4842
Atlanta, MI 49709
(989) 785-4842
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Hillman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 E 3rd St
Hillman, MI 49746
(989) 742-4537
Hillman, MI 49746
(989) 742-4537
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Montmorency County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 619
Atlanta, MI 49709
(989) 785-4785
Atlanta, MI 49709
(989) 785-4785
Gr: K-6 | 204 students Minority enrollment: 3%
P.o. Box 619
Atlanta, MI 49709
(989) 785-4429
Atlanta, MI 49709
(989) 785-4429
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Montmorency County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Montmorency County, MI include Hillman Community Jrsr High School, Lewiston Elementary School and Atlanta Community Schools.
How many public schools are located in Montmorency County?
4 public schools are located in Montmorency County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montmorency County?
Montmorency County 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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