For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,163 students in Houghton Lake, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Houghton Lake, MI are Houghton Lake Community Education, Houghton Lake Jrsr High School and Collins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houghton Lake, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Houghton Lake have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Houghton Lake, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Houghton Lake Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
179 Cloverleaf Ln
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 422-6161
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 422-6161
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #22.
Houghton Lake Jrsr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4433 W Houghton Lake Dr
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2035
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2035
Grades: 7-12
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4451 W Houghton Lake Dr
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2030
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2030
Grades: PK-6
| 553 students
Houghton Lake, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4451 West Houghton Lake Dr
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2023
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2023
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Houghton Lake, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Houghton Lake, MI include Houghton Lake Community Education, Houghton Lake Jrsr High School and Collins Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Houghton Lake?
3 public schools are located in Houghton Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Houghton Lake?
Houghton Lake public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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