For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 420 students in Hillman, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hillman, MI are Hillman Community Jrsr High School and Hillman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillman, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hillman have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Hillman, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillman Community Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
Hillman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 E 3rd St
Hillman, MI 49746
(989) 742-4537
Hillman, MI 49746
(989) 742-4537
Grades: PK-5
| 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hillman, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hillman, MI include Hillman Community Jrsr High School and Hillman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hillman?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hillman.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillman?
Hillman public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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