For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 588 students in 49715, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 49715 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49715, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 49715, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
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 elementary schools in 49715, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49715, MI include Brimley Area School and Ojibwe Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49715?
2 public elementary schools are located in 49715.
What is the racial composition of students in 49715?
49715 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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