For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,008 students in 49935, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 49935, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 49935, MI are Stambaugh Elementary School, West Iron County Middle School and West Iron County Middle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49935 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49935, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49935, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stambaugh Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
West Iron County Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Garfield Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Grades: 5-8
| 205 students
Rank: #33.
West Iron County Middle High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Garfield Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Grades: 6-12
| 438 students
49935, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
3257 Highway Us-2
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6101
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6101
Grades: K-1
| 156 students
3256 E. U.s. 2
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5188
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5188
Grades: K
| 31 students
3259 Us Hwy 2
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6141
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6141
Grades: 5-6
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49935, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49935, MI include Stambaugh Elementary School, West Iron County Middle School and West Iron County Middle High School.
How many public schools are located in 49935?
3 public schools are located in 49935.
What percentage of students in 49935 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 49935 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49935?
49935 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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