For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 752 students in Harris, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Harris, MI are Bark Riverharris Elementary School and Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harris, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Harris have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Harris, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bark Riverharris Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Hwy Us 2 41
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5334
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5334
Gr: PK-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Hwy Us 2 41
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5321
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5321
Gr: 7-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Harris, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 350
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5334
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5334
Gr: K-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
P.o. Box 350
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5321
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5321
Gr: 7-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harris, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Harris, MI include Bark Riverharris Elementary School and Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School.
How many public schools are located in Harris?
2 public schools are located in Harris.
What is the racial composition of students in Harris?
Harris public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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