Best 51�Թ�� in Iron County (2025-26)

Best Iron County 51�Թ�� (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,495 students in Iron County, MI (there are , 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, West Iron County Middle High School and West Iron County Middle 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 score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 37% (majority Black).

Best 51�Թ�� in Iron County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Stambaugh Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
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700 Washington Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6141

Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #22.

West Iron County Middle High School

(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
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701 Garfield Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184

Gr: 6-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #33.

West Iron County Middle School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
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701 Garfield Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184

Gr: 5-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #44.

Forest Park School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
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801 Forest Pkwy
Crystal Falls, MI 49920
(906) 214-4695

Gr: PK-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

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Iron County 51�Թ�� (Closed)

School

Location

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A.c.e. High School (Closed 2007)

Alternative School

611 Jefferson Street
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-2355

Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Bates Elementary School (Closed 2004)

3257 Highway Us-2
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6101

Gr: K-1 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Bates Pre-school (Closed 2010)

3256 E. U.s. 2
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5188

Gr: K | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1

Bates Upper Elementary School (Closed 2012)

3259 Us Hwy 2
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6141

Gr: 5-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Orion Alternative School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

801 Forest Parkway
Crystal Falls, MI 49920
(906) 875-6761

Gr: 6-12

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, West Iron County Middle High School and West Iron County Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Iron County?

4 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 37% (majority Black).