For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,163 students in 48629, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in 48629, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 48629 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48629, MI 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 48629, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Houghton Lake Jrsr High School
(Math: 24% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 26% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
48629, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4451 West Houghton Lake Dr
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2023
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2023
Gr: PK-2
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 48629, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48629, MI include Houghton Lake Community Education, Houghton Lake Jrsr High School and Collins Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 48629?
3 public schools are located in 48629.
What is the racial composition of students in 48629?
48629 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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