For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 784 students in Iron Mountain, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 115 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Iron Mountain, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Iron Mountain, MI are North Elementary School, Iron Mountain High School and Imk Community Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron Mountain, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Iron Mountain have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Iron Mountain, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 5th St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2626
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2626
Grades: PK-4
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Iron Mountain High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 West B St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Imk Community Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 East E St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2660
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2660
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Rank: #44.
East Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 West B St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Grades: 5-6
| 78 students
Rank: #55.
Central Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 W B St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Grades: 7-8
| 101 students
Iron Mountain, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
301 West Hughitt St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2620
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2620
Grades: K-6
| 233 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Iron Mountain, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Iron Mountain, MI include North Elementary School, Iron Mountain High School and Imk Community Education.
How many public schools are located in Iron Mountain, MI?
5 public schools are located in Iron Mountain, MI.
What percentage of students in Iron Mountain, MI go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Iron Mountain, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Iron Mountain, MI?
Iron Mountain, MI public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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