For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 966 students in Howard City, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Howard City, MI are Link Learning Howard Citytri County, Tri County Senior High School and Tri County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard City, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Howard City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Howard City, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Link Learning Howard Citytri County
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 E Edgerton St
Howard City, MI 49329
(616) 244-3547
Howard City, MI 49329
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Tri County Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21338 Kendaville Rd
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4338
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4338
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Tri County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21350 Kendaville Rd
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4318
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4318
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Howard City, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
412 E Edgerton St
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4391
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4391
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Howard City, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Howard City, MI include Link Learning Howard Citytri County, Tri County Senior High School and Tri County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Howard City?
3 public schools are located in Howard City.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard City?
Howard City public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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