For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,325 students in Iron County, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Iron County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Iron County, MI are Stambaugh Elementary School, Forest Park School and West Iron County Middle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Iron County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stambaugh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Washington Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6141
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6141
Grades: PK-6
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Forest Pkwy
Crystal Falls, MI 49920
(906) 214-4695
Crystal Falls, MI 49920
(906) 214-4695
Grades: PK-12
| 479 students
Rank: #33.
West Iron County Middle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Garfield Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Grades: 6-12
| 469 students
Iron County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A.c.e. High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
611 Jefferson Street
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-2355
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-2355
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
3257 Highway Us-2
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6101
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6101
Grades: K-1
| 156 students
3256 E. U.s. 2
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5188
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5188
Grades: K
| 31 students
3259 Us Hwy 2
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6141
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6141
Grades: 5-6
| 124 students
Orion Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
801 Forest Parkway
Crystal Falls, MI 49920
(906) 875-6761
Crystal Falls, MI 49920
(906) 875-6761
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
701 Garfield Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Grades: 5-8
| 205 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Iron County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Iron County, MI include Stambaugh Elementary School, Forest Park School and West Iron County Middle High School.
How many public schools are located in Iron County?
3 public schools are located in Iron County.
What percentage of students in Iron County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Iron County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Iron County?
Iron County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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