For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,008 students in Iron River, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Iron River, MI are Stambaugh Elementary School, West Iron County Middle 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 River, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Iron River have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Iron River, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stambaugh Elementary 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
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
West Iron County Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Garfield Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Grades: 5-8
| 205 students
Rank: #33.
West Iron County Middle High 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
| 438 students
Iron River, Michigan 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Iron River, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Iron River, MI include Stambaugh Elementary School, West Iron County Middle School and West Iron County Middle High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Iron River?
3 public elementary schools are located in Iron River.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron River?
Iron River public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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