For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 657 students in Hancock, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hancock, MI are Barkell Elementary School, Copper Country Learning Center and Hancock Middlehigh School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hancock have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hancock, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barkell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 N Elevation St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 487-9030
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 487-9030
Grades: K-5
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Copper Country Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
809 Hecla St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Grades: PK-12
| 80 students
Rank: #33.
Hancock Middlehigh School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Campus Dr
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 483-2540
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 483-2540
Grades: 6-12
| 322 students
Hancock, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridge School Of Dollar Bay (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
110 East Quincy St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-5800
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
809 Hecla St
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 482-4250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
501 Campus Drive
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 487-5923
Hancock, MI 49930
(906) 487-5923
Grades: 6-9
| 165 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hancock, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hancock, MI include Barkell Elementary School, Copper Country Learning Center and Hancock Middlehigh School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hancock?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hancock.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock?
Hancock public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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