For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 250 students in 49953, MI.
The top-ranked public school in 49953, MI is Ontonagon Area School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 49953 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49953, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49953, MI Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ontonagon Area School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Parker Ave
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 813-0614
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 813-0614
Gr: K-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
49953, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 Parker Ave
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 884-4422
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 884-4422
Gr: K-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Superior School Of Opportunity (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
301 Greenland Road
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 884-4963
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 884-4963
Gr: Inquire with school | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 49953, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49953, MI include Ontonagon Area School.
How many public schools are located in 49953?
1 public schools are located in 49953.
What is the racial composition of students in 49953?
49953 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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