For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 982 students in 49849, MI.
The top ranked public preschools in 49849, MI are Aspen Ridge Elementary School and Birchview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 49849 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in 49849, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 49849, MI Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aspen Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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: #22.
Birchview School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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 preschools in 49849, MI?
The top ranked public preschools in 49849, MI include Aspen Ridge Elementary School and Birchview School.
How many public preschools are located in 49849?
2 public preschools are located in 49849.
What is the racial composition of students in 49849?
49849 public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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