For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 461 students in Iron Mountain, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Iron Mountain, MI are North Elementary School, Imk Community Education and East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iron Mountain, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Iron Mountain have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Iron Mountain, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 5th St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2626
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2626
Gr: K-4 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Imk Community Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 E E St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2660
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2660
Gr: K-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 W B St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Gr: 5-6 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Iron Mountain, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Iron Mountain, MI include North Elementary School, Imk Community Education and East Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Iron Mountain?
3 public elementary schools are located in Iron Mountain.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron Mountain?
Iron Mountain public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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