For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,478 students in Houghton, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Houghton, MI are Houghton Elementary School, Houghton Middle School and Houghton Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houghton, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Houghton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Houghton, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houghton Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
203 W Jacker Ave
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0456
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0456
Grades: K-5
| 654 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Houghton Central High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1603 Gundlach Rd
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0450
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0450
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Houghton, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Houghton, MI include Houghton Elementary School, Houghton Middle School and Houghton Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Houghton?
3 public schools are located in Houghton.
What is the racial composition of students in Houghton?
Houghton public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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