For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 852 students in Iron County, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in Iron County, MI are Stambaugh Elementary School and Forest Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Iron County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stambaugh Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Washington Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6141
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6141
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Forest Park School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Forest Pkwy
Crystal Falls, MI 49920
(906) 214-4695
Crystal Falls, MI 49920
(906) 214-4695
Gr: PK-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Iron County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
A.c.e. High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
611 Jefferson Street
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-2355
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-2355
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
3257 Highway Us-2
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6101
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6101
Gr: K-1 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
3256 E. U.s. 2
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5188
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5188
Gr: K | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
3259 Us Hwy 2
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6141
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
Crystal Falls, MI 49920
(906) 875-6761
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Iron County, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in Iron County, MI include Stambaugh Elementary School and Forest Park School.
How many public preschools are located in Iron County?
2 public preschools are located in Iron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron County?
Iron County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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