For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 517 students in 49256, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49256, MI are Morenci Middle And High School and Morenci Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 49256 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49256, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 49256, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morenci Middle And High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
788 Coomer St
Morenci, MI 49256
(517) 458-7501
Morenci, MI 49256
(517) 458-7501
Grades: 6-12
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Morenci Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
517 E Locust St
Morenci, MI 49256
(517) 458-7501
Morenci, MI 49256
(517) 458-7501
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
49256, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
304 Page St
Morenci, MI 49256
(517) 458-7506
Morenci, MI 49256
(517) 458-7506
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
Morenci Area Schools Alternative Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
788 East Coomer Street
Morenci, MI 49256
(517) 458-7501
Morenci, MI 49256
(517) 458-7501
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Morenci Area Schools Alternative Education High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
788 East Coomer St
Morenci, MI 49256
(517) 458-7502
Morenci, MI 49256
(517) 458-7502
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 49256, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49256, MI include Morenci Middle And High School and Morenci Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49256?
2 public elementary schools are located in 49256.
What is the racial composition of students in 49256?
49256 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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