Best Bessemer Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 343 students in Bessemer, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 10 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Bessemer, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in Bessemer, MI are Washington School and Ad Johnston Jrsr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Bessemer, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Bessemer have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).