For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 814 students in Montmorency County, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Montmorency County, MI are Hillman Community Jrsr High School, Lewiston Elementary School and Atlanta Community Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montmorency County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Montmorency County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Montmorency County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillman Community Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26042 M 32 S
Hillman, MI 49746
(989) 742-4538
Hillman, MI 49746
(989) 742-4538
Gr: 6-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Lewiston Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4580 Montmorency St
Lewiston, MI 49756
(989) 786-2253
Lewiston, MI 49756
(989) 786-2253
Gr: K-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Atlanta Community Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10500 County Road 489
Atlanta, MI 49709
(989) 785-4842
Atlanta, MI 49709
(989) 785-4842
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Hillman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
245 E 3rd St
Hillman, MI 49746
(989) 742-4537
Hillman, MI 49746
(989) 742-4537
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Montmorency County, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Montmorency County, MI include Hillman Community Jrsr High School, Lewiston Elementary School and Atlanta Community Schools.
How many public elementary schools are located in Montmorency County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Montmorency County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montmorency County?
Montmorency County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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