For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,303 students in Gogebic County, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gogebic County, MI are Washington School, Luther L Wright K12 School and Wakefieldmarenisco School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gogebic County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gogebic County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gogebic County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: K-6
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Luther L Wright K12 School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 E Ayer St
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Grades: PK-12
| 729 students
Rank: #33.
Wakefieldmarenisco School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
715 Putnam St
Wakefield, MI 49968
(906) 224-9421
Wakefield, MI 49968
(906) 224-9421
Grades: PK-12
| 257 students
Rank: #44.
Watersmeet Township School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
N4720 Highway Us45
Watersmeet, MI 49969
(906) 358-4504
Watersmeet, MI 49969
(906) 358-4504
Grades: K-12
| 139 students
Gogebic County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
650 East Ayer Street
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Grades: 3-6
| 198 students
Ojibway Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5705 North Ojibway Rd
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 787-2217
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 787-2217
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
P.o. Box 199
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 787-2288
Marenisco, MI 49947
(906) 787-2288
Grades: K-12
| 73 students
650 E Ayer St
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932
Grades: PK-2
| 190 students
715 Putnam Street
Wakefield, MI 49968
(906) 224-9421
Wakefield, MI 49968
(906) 224-9421
Grades: PK-12
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gogebic County, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gogebic County, MI include Washington School, Luther L Wright K12 School and Wakefieldmarenisco School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gogebic County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Gogebic County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gogebic County?
Gogebic County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Gogebic County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Gogebic County include: Wakefieldmarenisco School vs. Luther L Wright K12 School, Luther L Wright K12 School vs. Wakefieldmarenisco School
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