For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 250 students in 49953, MI.
The top ranked public school in 49953, MI is Ontonagon Area School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 49953 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49953, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49953, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ontonagon Area School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Parker Ave
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 813-0614
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 813-0614
Grades: K-12
| 250 students
49953, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 Parker Ave
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 884-4422
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 884-4422
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
Superior School Of Opportunity (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
301 Greenland Road
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 884-4963
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 884-4963
Grades: Inquire with school
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49953, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49953, MI include Ontonagon Area School.
How many public schools are located in 49953?
1 public schools are located in 49953.
What is the racial composition of students in 49953?
49953 public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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