For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,311 students in Ishpeming, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ishpeming, MI are Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division, Aspen Ridge Elementary School and Westwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ishpeming, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Ishpeming have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ishpeming, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 S Pine St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 475-4173
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 475-4173
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Aspen Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Aspen Ridge School Rd
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-3175
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-3175
Gr: PK-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Westwood High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S Westwood Dr
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1023
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1023
Gr: 8-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Ishpeming Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
324 E Pearl St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1066
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1066
Gr: 5-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ishpeming, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ishpeming, MI include Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division, Aspen Ridge Elementary School and Westwood High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ishpeming?
4 public middle schools are located in Ishpeming.
What is the racial composition of students in Ishpeming?
Ishpeming public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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