For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,458 students in Houghton, MI. Houghton has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
The top-ranked public schools in Houghton, MI are Houghton Central High School, Houghton Elementary School and Houghton Middle 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 35%), 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 10% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Houghton, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houghton Central High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1603 Gundlach Rd
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0450
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0450
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Houghton Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
203 W Jacker Ave
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0456
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 482-0456
Gr: K-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Houghton, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Houghton, MI include Houghton Central High School, Houghton Elementary School and Houghton Middle School. Houghton has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
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 10% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.