For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,049 students in Stephenson, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Stephenson, MI are Stephenson Area Public School and Uplift Michigan Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stephenson, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Stephenson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Stephenson, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stephenson Area Public School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
526 Division St
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Grades: K-12
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Uplift Michigan Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
W526 Division St
Stephenson, MI 49887
(313) 335-3218
Stephenson, MI 49887
(313) 335-3218
Grades: K-12
| 645 students
Stephenson, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Better Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
213 West Mill St
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
535 River Rd
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2223
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2223
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
526 Division St
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Grades: 6-8
| 130 students
W526 Division St.
Stephenson, MI 49887
(313) 335-3218
Stephenson, MI 49887
(313) 335-3218
Grades: K-12
| 467 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stephenson, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Stephenson, MI include Stephenson Area Public School and Uplift Michigan Academy.
How many public schools are located in Stephenson?
2 public schools are located in Stephenson.
What is the racial composition of students in Stephenson?
Stephenson public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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