St. Helen: Schools & Education
There are 7 public schools in St. Helen. Collins Elementary School is the largest at 555 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 2,018 students.
- ~418 residents per school (vs Michigan ~940).
K-12 Schools
7 K-12 schools serving the area — about 418 residents per school. 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (7)
| School Districts · Districts | Roscommon Area Public Schools, Houghton Lake Community School, Roscommon Area Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 2615830, 2618600, 2680920 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 7 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,018 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 152 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.30 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,339 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 66.4% |
| Schools Count | 7 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Kirtland Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 13.1 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Kirtland Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Grayling |
| Nearest College · Phone | 9,892,755,000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 13.1 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | ROSCOMMON AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | 9,892,811,305 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 106 LAKE ST., ROSCOMMON MI 48653 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.0 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 10.8% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12