For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 845 students in 49740, MI (there are , serving 214 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 49740, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 49740, MI are Harbor Springs High School, Harbor Springs Middle School and Shay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49740 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49740, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49740, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harbor Springs High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Spring St
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4800
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Harbor Springs Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 South State Rd
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4700
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4700
Gr: 3-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Shay Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
175 East Lake St
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4500
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4500
Gr: 2-4 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
421 E Lake St
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4600
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4600
Gr: PK-2 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 49740, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49740, MI include Harbor Springs High School, Harbor Springs Middle School and Shay Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 49740?
4 public schools are located in 49740.
What percentage of students in 49740 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 49740 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49740?
49740 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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