For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,553 students in Dickinson County, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dickinson County, MI are Dickinsoniron Special Education, Norway Elementary School and Woodland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickinson County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dickinson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dickinson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 51 students
Rank: #22.
Norway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Section St
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9543
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9543
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-4
| 803 students
Rank: #44.
North Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 5th St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2626
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2626
Grades: K-4
| 259 students
Rank: #55.
Imk Community Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 E E St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2660
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2660
Grades: K-12
| 106 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: 5-8
| 577 students
Rank: #77.
North Dickinson School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
W6588 State Highway M69
Felch, MI 49831
(906) 542-9281
Felch, MI 49831
(906) 542-9281
Grades: K-12
| 264 students
Rank: #88.
East Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 W B St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Grades: 5-6
| 100 students
Rank: #99.
Vulcan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Section St
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9563
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9563
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
Dickinson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 West Hughitt St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2620
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2620
Grades: K-6
| 233 students
245 North Balsam St
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 776-8150
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 776-8150
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1074 Pyle Dr
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2690
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dickinson County, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dickinson County, MI include Dickinsoniron Special Education, Norway Elementary School and Woodland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dickinson County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Dickinson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson County?
Dickinson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Dickinson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Dickinson County include: Vulcan Middle School vs. Kingsford Middle School, Kingsford Middle School vs. Vulcan Middle School
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