For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,412 students in 49829, MI (there are , serving 303 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 49829, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 49829, MI are Learning Center, Webster Kindergarten Center and Escanaba Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49829 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49829, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49829, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5219 18th Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-9476
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-9476
Grades: PK-12
| 72 students
Rank: #22.
Webster Kindergarten Center
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1209 N 19th St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6118
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6118
Grades: K
| 226 students
Rank: #33.
Escanaba Upper Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Ludington St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-7462
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-7462
Grades: 3-5
| 441 students
Rank: #44.
Bay Pines Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2425 N 30th St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(517) 335-3541
Escanaba, MI 49829
(517) 335-3541
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Rank: #55.
Lemmer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 S 20th St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-5333
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-5333
Grades: 1-2
| 287 students
Rank: #66.
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Lincoln Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6521
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6521
Grades: 6-12
| 1,091 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Escanaba Student Success Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2525 3rd Ave S
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 233-4985
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 233-4985
Grades: 8-12
| 86 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Link Learning Escanaba
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Ludington St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(616) 244-3547
Escanaba, MI 49829
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Rank: n/an/a
Deltaschoolcraft Area Center
Vocational School
2525 3rd Ave S
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
49829, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bay Middle College High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2001 North Lincoln Road
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-5599
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-5599
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
2525 3rd Ave South
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Deltaschoolcraft Manistique Area Satellite Center (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
100 North Cedar St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
2525 3rd Ave South
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
500 S Lincoln Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-7462
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-7462
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
612 2nd Ave South
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9203
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9203
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
5219 18th Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-7035
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-7035
Grades: 1-3
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49829, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49829, MI include Learning Center, Webster Kindergarten Center and Escanaba Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 49829?
9 public schools are located in 49829.
What percentage of students in 49829 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 49829 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49829?
49829 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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