For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,277 students in 49829, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 49829, MI are Learning Center, Bay Pines Center and Escanaba Juniorsenior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49829 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49829, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49829, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5219 18th Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-9476
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-9476
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Bay Pines Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2425 N 30th St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(517) 335-3541
Escanaba, MI 49829
(517) 335-3541
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Lincoln Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6521
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6521
Gr: 6-12 | 1,091 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Escanaba Student Success Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2525 3rd Ave S
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 233-4985
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 233-4985
Gr: 8-12 | 86 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 86:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
49829, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bay Middle College High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2001 North Lincoln Road
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-5599
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-5599
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Deltaschoolcraft Manistique Area Satellite Center (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
100 North Cedar St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 49829, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 49829, MI include Learning Center, Bay Pines Center and Escanaba Juniorsenior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 49829?
4 public middle schools are located in 49829.
What is the racial composition of students in 49829?
49829 public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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