For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 945 students in Houghton County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Houghton County, MI are Copper Country Learning Center, Lake Lindenhubbell Schools and Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houghton County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Houghton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Houghton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Copper Country Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
809 Hecla St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Lake Lindenhubbell Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Calumet St
Lake Linden, MI 49945
(906) 296-6681
Lake Linden, MI 49945
(906) 296-6681
Gr: PK-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
48475 Maple St
Dollar Bay, MI 49922
(906) 482-5812
Dollar Bay, MI 49922
(906) 482-5812
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Chassell K12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41585 Us Highway 41
Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 483-2132
Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 483-2132
Gr: PK-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Houghton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridge School Of Dollar Bay (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
110 East Quincy St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-5800
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
57070 Mine St
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-0311
Calumet, MI 49913
(906) 337-0311
Gr: 12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
501 Campus Drive
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 487-5923
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 487-5923
Gr: 6-9 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
601 Front St
Lake Linden, MI 49945
(906) 296-6221
Lake Linden, MI 49945
(906) 296-6221
Gr: PK-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
48475 Maple Dr
Dollar Bay, MI 49922
(906) 482-5812
Dollar Bay, MI 49922
(906) 482-5812
Gr: K-6 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Houghton County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Houghton County, MI include Copper Country Learning Center, Lake Lindenhubbell Schools and Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School.
How many public preschools are located in Houghton County?
4 public preschools are located in Houghton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Houghton County?
Houghton County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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