5.2 avg / 10

Best Schools in Port Huron, Michigan

16 schools · 8 Elementary · 2 Middle · 6 High

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 15

Private: 1

Districts: 4

Avg Rating: 5.2/10

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Choosing a school in Port Huron?

Use this page to compare every school in Port Huron by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

High · Port Huron Area School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Elementary · East Shore Leadership Academy. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Port Huron for 2026 are Port Huron Northern High School (7.6/10), Port Huron High School (6.8/10), and East Shore Leadership Academy (6.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 15 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

St Clair County Intervention Academy

Rates 6.5/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Port Huron schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Port Huron

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (15 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Port Huron Northern High School	7.6 / 10	High	+1.6	81th
2	Port Huron High School	6.8 / 10	High	+1.5	62th
3	East Shore Leadership Academy	6.6 / 10	Elementary	+2.0	58th
4	St Clair County Intervention Academy	6.5 / 10	High	+2.1	56th
5	Blue Water Middle College Academy	6.5 / 10	High	-0.2	56th
6	H D Crull Elementary School	6.3 / 10	Elementary	+1.2	49th
7	St Mary/mccormick Catholic Academy	6.1 / 10	Elementary	—	43th
8	Holland Woods Middle School	5.9 / 10	Middle	+0.8	39th
9	Garfield Elementary School	5.1 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	23th
10	Central Middle School	4.3 / 10	Middle	-0.9	12th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 5.2/10
Median household income: $51,342
Median home value: $152,000
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17%
Avg commute: 23 min
Owner-occupied homes: 62%

How Port Huron compares

Michigan rank

#332 of 372

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-1.0

below Michigan avg (6.2)

Median household income

$51k

70% of Michigan median

Schools in this city

15

About Schools in Port Huron, Michigan

Port Huron, Michigan offers parents 14 ranked public schools to evaluate, spanning elementary through high school. The city sits at the higher end of small Michigan metro school landscapes — with an average score of 6.1 out of 10 across all ranked schools, the district performs solidly as a whole, though the range matters. Four schools, or 29% of the total, clear the 7-point threshold, meaning a meaningful minority of options deliver above-average outcomes for students.

At the top of the field, Port Huron Northern High School leads with an 8.3 out of 10 — the strongest performer in the city and a high school worth anchoring your search around if you have older students. Blue Water Middle College Academy and H D Crull Elementary both score 7.5, giving families strong options at both the high school and elementary levels. St Clair County Intervention Academy rounds out the upper tier at 7.3, though its intervention focus makes it relevant for a specific subset of students. At the middle school level, Holland Woods Middle School scores 6.9 — just below the 7-point mark but still above the city average, making it a reliable option for the 6th-through-8th-grade years.

The 6.1 city average signals that while Port Huron is not a uniformly high-performing district, its best schools are genuinely competitive. The gap between the top school (8.3) and the city mean (6.1) is significant — 2.2 points — so school selection within Port Huron carries real weight. Parents who can prioritize enrollment at the 7-plus tier schools will find meaningfully stronger academic environments than the district average suggests.

Practically, families with students across multiple grade levels are in reasonable shape: there are above-average options at the elementary, middle, and high school levels simultaneously. Use Port Huron Northern as the high school benchmark, H D Crull as the elementary anchor, and Holland Woods as a solid middle school bridge. If a student has specialized needs, review St Clair County Intervention Academy's specific programming before ruling it in or out.

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Elementary Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	East Shore Leadership Academy 174 students · Kindergarten–8th	174	Kindergarten–8th	6.6
2	H D Crull Elementary School 383 students · Pre-K–5th	383	Pre-K–5th	6.3
3	Garfield Elementary School 359 students · Pre-K–5th	359	Pre-K–5th	5.1
4	Roosevelt Elementary School 266 students · Pre-K–5th	266	Pre-K–5th	3.8
5	Michigamme Elementary School 368 students · Pre-K–5th	368	Pre-K–5th	3.5
6	Woodrow Wilson Elementary 249 students · Kindergarten–5th	249	Kindergarten–5th	3.5
7	Cleveland Elementary 238 students · Pre-K–5th	238	Pre-K–5th	2.7
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	St Mary/mccormick Catholic Academy Private 114 students · Kindergarten–8th	114	Kindergarten–8th	6.1

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Holland Woods Middle School 408 students · 6th–8th	408	6th–8th	5.9
2	Central Middle School 584 students · 6th–8th	584	6th–8th	4.3

High Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Port Huron Northern High School 1,158 students · 9th–12th	1,158	9th–12th	7.6
2	Port Huron High School 1,058 students · 9th–12th	1,058	9th–12th	6.8
3	St Clair County Intervention Academy 44 students · 6th–12th	44	6th–12th	6.5
4	Blue Water Middle College Academy 208 students · 9th–12th	208	9th–12th	6.5
5	Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy 136 students · 10th–12th	136	10th–12th	2.9
6	Harrison Center 6 students · 6th–12th	6	6th–12th	—

Schools in Port Huron

Port Huron, Michigan · 16 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$51,342

Median Home Value

$152,000

Median Rent

$1,005/mo

Population

39,502

College Educated

17%

Homeownership

62%

Avg Commute

23 min

Poverty Rate

20.2%

Community Profile

Port Huron has a median household income of $51,342. It is a community where 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $152,000, with a median rent of $1,005/month. The area has a poverty rate of 20.2%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Michigan
Elementary: 8
Middle: 2
High: 6

Resources

🔍 Google "Port Huron schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Port Huron 📊 Niche Port Huron Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools

School Districts (4)

St. Clair County Intervention Academy

1 school · 44 students

Blue Water Middle College

1 school · 208 students

East Shore Leadership Academy

1 school · 174 students

Port Huron Area School District

16 schools · 7,147 students

Nearby Cities

Fort Gratiot (3 schools)

4 mi

Marysville (7 schools)

5 mi

Kimball (3 schools)

4 mi

Smiths Creek (1 school)

5 mi

Lakeport (1 school)

9 mi

Saint Clair (3 schools)

Marine City (4 schools)

Other Major Cities in Michigan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Port Huron, Michigan

How many schools are in Port Huron, Michigan?

Port Huron has 16 schools, including 15 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Port Huron, Michigan?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Port Huron is 5.2 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 Port Huron, Michigan?

The top-ranked school in Port Huron on MySchoolScout is Port Huron Northern High School with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What is the best elementary school in Port Huron, Michigan?

The top-ranked elementary school in Port Huron on MySchoolScout is East Shore Leadership Academy with a composite score of 6.6/10.

What is the best middle school in Port Huron, Michigan?

The top-ranked middle school in Port Huron on MySchoolScout is Holland Woods Middle School with a composite score of 5.9/10.

What is the best high school in Port Huron, Michigan?

The top-ranked high school in Port Huron on MySchoolScout is Port Huron Northern High School with a composite score of 7.6/10.

How many school districts serve Port Huron, Michigan?

Port Huron is served by 4 school districts: St. Clair County Intervention Academy, Blue Water Middle College, East Shore Leadership Academy, Port Huron Area School District.

What is the education level in Port Huron, Michigan?

According to Census data, 17% of adults in Port Huron have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Port Huron, Michigan?

The median household income in Port Huron is approximately $51,342 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Port Huron, Michigan?

Yes, Port Huron has 1 private school alongside 15 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Mary/mccormick Catholic Academy with a score of 6.1/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Port Huron, Michigan?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Port Huron is 14.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Port Huron, 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.