For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 566 students in 49870, MI (there are , serving 72 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 49870, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 49870, MI are Norway Elementary School, Norway High School and Vulcan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49870 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49870, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49870, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Section St
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9543
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9543
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Norway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Section St
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9542
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9542
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Vulcan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Section St
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9563
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9563
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 49870, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49870, MI include Norway Elementary School, Norway High School and Vulcan Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 49870?
3 public schools are located in 49870.
What percentage of students in 49870 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 49870 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49870?
49870 public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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