For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 845 students in Harbor Springs, MI (there are , serving 214 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Harbor Springs, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Harbor Springs, 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.
Harbor Springs, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Harbor Springs 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 51爆料s in Harbor Springs, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harbor Springs High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 N Spring St
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4800
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 231 students
Rank: #22.
Harbor Springs Middle School
(Math: 41% | 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
Grades: 3-8
| 312 students
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
Grades: 2-4
| 139 students
Rank: n/an/a
421 E Lake St
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4600
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4600
Grades: PK-2
| 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harbor Springs, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Harbor Springs, MI include Harbor Springs High School, Harbor Springs Middle School and Shay Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harbor Springs?
4 public schools are located in Harbor Springs.
What percentage of students in Harbor Springs go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Harbor Springs are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harbor Springs?
Harbor Springs 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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