For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,514 students in Gogebic County, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 51 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Gogebic County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Gogebic County, MI are Gogebic Co Community Education, Washington School and Luther L Wright K12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gogebic County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Gogebic County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gogebic County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gogebic Co Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
E4946 Jackson Rd
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Washington School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 E Sellar St
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 663-4515
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 663-4515
Gr: K-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Luther L Wright K12 School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 E Ayer St
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Gr: PK-12 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Wakefieldmarenisco School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
715 Putnam St
Wakefield, MI 49968
(906) 224-9421
Wakefield, MI 49968
(906) 224-9421
Gr: PK-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Ad Johnston Jrsr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Lead St
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 667-0802
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 667-0802
Gr: 7-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Watersmeet Township School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
N4720 Highway Us45
Watersmeet, MI 49969
(906) 358-4504
Watersmeet, MI 49969
(906) 358-4504
Gr: K-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gogebic County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Gogebic County, MI include Gogebic Co Community Education, Washington School and Luther L Wright K12 School.
How many public schools are located in Gogebic County?
6 public schools are located in Gogebic County.
What percentage of students in Gogebic County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Gogebic County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gogebic County?
Gogebic County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Gogebic County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gogebic County include: Luther L Wright K12 School vs. Ad Johnston Jrsr High School, Ad Johnston Jrsr High School vs. Luther L Wright K12 School, Wakefieldmarenisco School vs. Ad Johnston Jrsr High School
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