For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,501 students in Gogebic County, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 51 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Gogebic County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Gogebic County, MI are Gogebic Co Community Education, Washington School and Luther L Wright K12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gogebic County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Gogebic County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gogebic County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gogebic Co Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
E4946 Jackson Rd, Ste T023c
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #22.
Washington School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 East Sellar St
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 663-4515
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 663-4515
Grades: K-6
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
Luther L Wright K12 School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 East Ayer St
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Grades: PK-12
| 693 students
Rank: #44.
Ad Johnston Jrsr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 West Lead St
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 667-0413
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 667-0413
Grades: 7-12
| 177 students
Rank: #55.
Wakefieldmarenisco School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
715 Putnam St
Wakefield, MI 49968
(906) 224-9421
Wakefield, MI 49968
(906) 224-9421
Grades: PK-12
| 264 students
Rank: #66.
Watersmeet Township School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
N4720 Highway Us45
Watersmeet, MI 49969
(906) 358-4504
Watersmeet, MI 49969
(906) 358-4504
Grades: K-12
| 144 students
Gogebic County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
650 East Ayer Street
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Grades: 3-6
| 198 students
Ojibway Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5705 North Ojibway Rd
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 787-2217
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 787-2217
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
P.o. Box 199
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 787-2288
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 787-2288
Grades: K-12
| 73 students
650 E Ayer St
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Grades: PK-2
| 190 students
715 Putnam Street
Wakefield, MI 49968
(906) 224-9421
Wakefield, MI 49968
(906) 224-9421
Grades: PK-12
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gogebic County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Gogebic County, MI include Gogebic Co Community Education, Washington School and Luther L Wright K12 School.
How many public schools are located in Gogebic County, MI?
6 public schools are located in Gogebic County, MI.
What percentage of students in Gogebic County, MI go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Gogebic County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gogebic County, MI?
Gogebic County, MI public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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