For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,030 students in Kingsford, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Kingsford, MI are Dickinsoniron Special Education, Woodland Elementary School and Kingsford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kingsford, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Kingsford have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kingsford, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dickinsoniron Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1074 Pyle Dr
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2692
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2692
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 W Pyle Dr
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2685
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2685
Gr: K-4 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Kingsford High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
431 Hamilton Ave
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2670
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2670
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Kingsford Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
445 Hamilton Ave
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2680
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2680
Gr: 5-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Dickinsoniron Tech Educational Center
Vocational School
300 North Blvd
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2697
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2697
Gr: 9-12
Kingsford, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
245 North Balsam St
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 776-8150
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 776-8150
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kingsford, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Kingsford, MI include Dickinsoniron Special Education, Woodland Elementary School and Kingsford High School.
How many public schools are located in Kingsford?
5 public schools are located in Kingsford.
What is the racial composition of students in Kingsford?
Kingsford public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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