For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 796 students in the neighborhood of Stambaugh, Iron River, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Stambaugh 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.
The neighborhood of Stambaugh, Iron River, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Stambaugh, Iron River, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stambaugh Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Washington Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6141
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-6141
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
West Iron County Middle High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Garfield Ave
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5184
Gr: 6-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Stambaugh, Iron River, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Stambaugh, Iron River, MI include Stambaugh Elementary School and West Iron County Middle High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Stambaugh, Iron River?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Stambaugh, Iron River.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Stambaugh, Iron River?
the neighborhood of Stambaugh, Iron River public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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