For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 553 students in Houghton Lake, MI.
The top ranked public preschool in Houghton Lake, MI is Collins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houghton Lake, MI public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Houghton Lake have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Houghton Lake, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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 preschools in Houghton Lake, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Houghton Lake, MI include Collins Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Houghton Lake?
1 public preschools are located in Houghton Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Houghton Lake?
Houghton Lake public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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