For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 178 students in Bessemer, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Bessemer, MI is Washington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bessemer, MI public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bessemer have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bessemer, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bessemer, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bessemer, MI include Washington School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bessemer?
1 public elementary schools are located in Bessemer.
What is the racial composition of students in Bessemer?
Bessemer public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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