Best Iron River Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 760 students in Iron River, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Iron River, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).

The top-ranked public schools in Iron River, MI are Stambaugh Elementary School and West Iron County Middle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Iron River, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Iron River have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).