For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 588 students in 49715, MI.
The top ranked public schools in 49715, MI are Brimley Area School and Ojibwe Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49715 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 49715, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49715, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brimley Area School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7134 S M 221
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-3218
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-3218
Gr: PK-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Ojibwe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11507 W Industrial Dr
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-2530
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-2530
Gr: K-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
49715, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7134 South M 221
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-3217
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-3217
Gr: PK-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49715, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49715, MI include Brimley Area School and Ojibwe Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 49715?
2 public schools are located in 49715.
What is the racial composition of students in 49715?
49715 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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