For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 589 students in the neighborhood of Stambaugh, Iron River, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Stambaugh are Stambaugh Elementary School, West Iron County Middle High School and West Iron County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Stambaugh, Iron River, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Stambaugh, Iron River, MI (2026)
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.
West Iron County Middle High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Garfield Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Gr: 6-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 5-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Stambaugh, Iron River, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Stambaugh, Iron River, MI include Stambaugh Elementary School, West Iron County Middle High School and West Iron County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Stambaugh, Iron River?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Stambaugh, Iron River.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Stambaugh, Iron River?
the neighborhood of Stambaugh, Iron River public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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