For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 760 students in Iron River, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Iron River, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Iron River, MI are Stambaugh Elementary 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.
Iron River, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Iron River 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 Public Schools in 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 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Iron River, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Iron River, MI include Stambaugh Elementary School and West Iron County Middle High School.
How many public schools are located in Iron River?
2 public schools are located in Iron River.
What percentage of students in Iron River go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Iron River are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Iron River?
Iron River 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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