For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 3,982 students in Menominee County, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 153 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Menominee County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Menominee County, MI are North Central Area Senior High School, Bark Riverharris Elementary School and Link Learning Menominee. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Menominee County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Menominee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Menominee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Central Area Senior High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3795 Hwy Us 2 41
Powers, MI 49874
(906) 497-5226
Powers, MI 49874
(906) 497-5226
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Bark Riverharris Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Hwy Us 2 41
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5334
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5334
Gr: PK-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Link Learning Menominee
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
955 1st St
Menominee, MI 49858
(616) 244-3547
Menominee, MI 49858
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Menominee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 41st Ave
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-5665
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-5665
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #55.
North Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5465 Third St
Hermansville, MI 49847
(906) 498-7737
Hermansville, MI 49847
(906) 498-7737
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Stephenson Area Public School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
526 Division St
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Gr: K-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Hwy Us 2 41
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5321
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5321
Gr: 7-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Menominee High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 18th St
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-7814
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-7814
Gr: 7-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
North Central Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3795 Highway Us 2 41
Powers, MI 49874
(906) 497-5226
Powers, MI 49874
(906) 497-5226
Gr: 6-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Blesch Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 11th Ave
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-4466
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-4466
Gr: 3-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Menominee Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 18th St
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-7814
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-7814
Gr: 7-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1212.
Carneynadeau Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 N Us Highway 41
Carney, MI 49812
(906) 398-3052
Carney, MI 49812
(906) 398-3052
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
Uplift Michigan Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
W526 Division St
Stephenson, MI 49887
(313) 335-3218
Stephenson, MI 49887
(313) 335-3218
Gr: K-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1414.
Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14911 Hannahville B1 Rd
Wilson, MI 49896
(906) 466-2952
Wilson, MI 49896
(906) 466-2952
Gr: K-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
1800 18th Ave
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-3605
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-3605
Gr: PK-2 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
N14911 Hannahville B-1 Rd
Wilson, MI 49896
(906) 466-2952
Wilson, MI 49896
(906) 466-2952
Gr: K-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Alternative High School
Alternative School
W3719 Grove Lane
Powers, MI 49874
(906) 497-5282
Powers, MI 49874
(906) 497-5282
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Menominee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 350
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5334
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5334
Gr: K-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
P.o. Box 350
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5321
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5321
Gr: 7-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
The Better Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
213 West Mill St
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Gr: 9-12
P.o. Box 68
Daggett, MI 49821
(906) 753-2218
Daggett, MI 49821
(906) 753-2218
Gr: K-2 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
2701 17th St
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-6617
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-6617
Gr: 2-3 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Menominee Community Education Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2008 11th Avenue
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-6990
Menominee, MI 49858
(906) 863-6990
Gr: 8-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
526 Division St
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
W526 Division St.
Stephenson, MI 49887
(313) 335-3218
Stephenson, MI 49887
(313) 335-3218
Gr: K-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Menominee County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Menominee County, MI include North Central Area Senior High School, Bark Riverharris Elementary School and Link Learning Menominee.
How many public schools are located in Menominee County?
17 public schools are located in Menominee County.
What percentage of students in Menominee County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Menominee County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Menominee County?
Menominee County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Menominee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Menominee County include: Stephenson Area Public School vs. Menominee High School, Menominee High School vs. Stephenson Area Public School, Blesch Intermediate School vs. Central Elementary School
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