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5.8 avg / 10

Best Schools in Harrisville, Michigan

2 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 High

Public: 2
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 5.8/10
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Use this page to compare every school in Harrisville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Alcona Community High School

7.6/10

High · Alcona Community Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Alcona Elementary School

4.0/10

Elementary · Alcona Community Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Schools

2

in this city

Avg Score

5.8

out of 10

Median Home

$138,300

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Harrisville

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Alcona Community High School 7.6 / 10
2 Alcona Elementary School 4.0 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
5.8/10

50% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$53,460

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$138,300

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
19%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
21 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
87%

Of occupied housing units

How Harrisville compares

Median household income

$53k

73% of Michigan median

About Schools in Harrisville, Michigan

Harrisville, Michigan is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, , and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 5.8 out of 10, schools in Harrisville show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Harrisville is Alcona Community High School with a composite score of 7.6/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Harrisville is served by 1 school district: Alcona Community Schools. These districts collectively serve 683 students.

Harrisville's community shows 19% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $53,460. The poverty rate in the area is 15.1%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 48740 (2)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 303 students · Kindergarten–5th 4.0

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 380 students · 6th–12th 7.6

Schools in Harrisville

Harrisville, Michigan · 2 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$53,460

Median Home Value

$138,300

Median Rent

$782/mo

Population

2,433

College Educated

19%

Homeownership

87%

Avg Commute

21 min

Poverty Rate

15.1%

Community Profile

Harrisville has a median household income of $53,460. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $138,300, with a median rent of $782/month. The area has a poverty rate of 15.1%. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Harrisville, Michigan

How many schools are in Harrisville, Michigan?

Harrisville has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Harrisville, Michigan?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Harrisville is 5.8 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Harrisville, Michigan?

The top-ranked school in Harrisville on MySchoolScout is Alcona Community High School with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What is the best elementary school in Harrisville, Michigan?

The top-ranked elementary school in Harrisville on MySchoolScout is Alcona Elementary School with a composite score of 4.0/10.

What is the best high school in Harrisville, Michigan?

The top-ranked high school in Harrisville on MySchoolScout is Alcona Community High School with a composite score of 7.6/10.

How many school districts serve Harrisville, Michigan?

Harrisville is served by 1 school district: Alcona Community Schools.

What is the education level in Harrisville, Michigan?

According to Census data, 19% of adults in Harrisville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Harrisville, Michigan?

The median household income in Harrisville is approximately $53,460 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Harrisville, Michigan?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Harrisville is 13.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Harrisville, Michigan?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.