For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,169 students in Highland, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Highland, MI are Heritage Elementary School, Spring Mills Elementary School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Highland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Highland, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
219 Watkins Blvd
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8190
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8190
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Spring Mills Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3150 Harvey Lake Rd
Highland, MI 48356
(248) 684-8130
Highland, MI 48356
(248) 684-8130
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Livingston Rd
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8070
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8070
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Apollo Center
Special Education School
2029 N Milford Rd
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8134
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8134
Gr: PK-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Highland, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Highland, MI include Heritage Elementary School, Spring Mills Elementary School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Highland?
4 public elementary schools are located in Highland.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland?
Highland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Highland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Highland include: Highland Elementary School vs. Heritage Elementary School, Spring Mills Elementary School vs. Highland Elementary School, Highland Elementary School vs. Spring Mills Elementary School
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