For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 554 students in 49862, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49862, MI are William G Mather Elementary School and Munising High And Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 49862 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49862, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 49862, MI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William G Mather Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 Elm Ave
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2102
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2102
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Munising High And Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 E State Highway M28
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2103
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2103
Gr: 6-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
49862, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
411 Elm Avenue
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2448
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2448
Gr: 5-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 49862, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49862, MI include William G Mather Elementary School and Munising High And Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49862?
2 public elementary schools are located in 49862.
What is the racial composition of students in 49862?
49862 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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