For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,781 students in Roscommon County, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 86 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Roscommon County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Roscommon County, MI are Coor Special Educational Center, Houghton Lake Community Education and Roscommon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roscommon County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Roscommon County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Roscommon County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coor Special Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11051 North Cut Rd
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9542
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9542
Grades: K-12
| 36 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Rank: #33.
Roscommon High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10600 Oakwood Dr
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-6675
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-6675
Grades: 7-12
| 362 students
Rank: #44.
Roscommon Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
299h West Sunset Dr
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-6640
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-6640
Grades: 4-7
| 260 students
Rank: #55.
Roscommon Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 West Sunset Dr
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-6610
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-6610
Grades: PK-3
| 190 students
Rank: #66.
Collins Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4441 West Houghton Lake Dr
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2023
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2023
Grades: PK-6
| 566 students
Rank: #77.
Houghton Lake Jrsr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4433 West Houghton Lake Dr
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2005
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2005
Grades: 7-12
| 551 students
Rank: #88.
Charlton Heston Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1350 N Saint Helen Rd
Saint Helen, MI 48656
(989) 632-3390
Saint Helen, MI 48656
(989) 632-3390
Grades: PK-12
| 742 students
Roscommon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11051 North Cut Rd
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9520
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9520
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4451 West Houghton Lake Dr
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2023
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2023
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Coor Cte Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
11051 North Cut Rd
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9536
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9536
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Coor Early Childhood Services (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
11051 North Cut Rd
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9558
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9558
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Gerrish-higgins Alternative Education (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
10113 E. Airport
Saint Helen, MI 48656
(989) 389-4751
Saint Helen, MI 48656
(989) 389-4751
Grades: Inquire with school
| 23 students
1015 Short Drive
Prudenville, MI 48651
(989) 366-8208
Prudenville, MI 48651
(989) 366-8208
Grades: PK
| n/a students
6300 South Reserve Rd
Prudenville, MI 48651
(989) 366-5368
Prudenville, MI 48651
(989) 366-5368
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
P.o. Box 319
Prudenville, MI 48651
(989) 366-2091
Prudenville, MI 48651
(989) 366-2091
Grades: 3-5
| 339 students
Rooc Incorporated (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
11051 North Cut Rd
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9542
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9542
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1740 W Maplehurst Dr
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-6884
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-6884
Grades: PK
| n/a students
500 Lake St
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-4775
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-4775
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
Transition Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
606 Lake St
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9542
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9542
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Roscommon County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Roscommon County, MI include Coor Special Educational Center, Houghton Lake Community Education and Roscommon High School.
How many public schools are located in Roscommon County, MI?
8 public schools are located in Roscommon County, MI.
What percentage of students in Roscommon County, MI go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Roscommon County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Roscommon County, MI?
Roscommon County, MI public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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