For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,778 students in 49849, MI.
The top ranked public schools in 49849, MI are Ishpeming High School, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 49849 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49849, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49849, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ishpeming High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
319 E Division St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1066
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1066
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 737 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 403 students
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
Grades: 5-8
| 182 students
Rank: #55.
Birchview School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
663 Poplar St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-6341
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-6341
Grades: PK-4
| 245 students
49849, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
350 Aspen Ridge School Rd
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-3176
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-3176
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Central School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
324 East Pearl St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-5501
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-5501
Grades: PK
| n/a students
300 Westwood Dr
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1021
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1021
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49849, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49849, MI include Ishpeming High School, Aspen Ridge Elementary School and Westwood High School.
How many public schools are located in 49849?
5 public schools are located in 49849.
What is the racial composition of students in 49849?
49849 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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