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Best Dickinson County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dickinsoniron Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1074 Pyle Dr
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2692
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Norway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 Section St
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9543
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2000 W Pyle Dr
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2685
Gr: K-4 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
North Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 5th St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2626
Gr: K-4 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Imk Community Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 E E St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2660
Gr: K-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Kingsford Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
445 Hamilton Ave
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2680
Gr: 5-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
North Dickinson School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
W6588 State Highway M69
Felch, MI 49831
(906) 542-9281
Gr: K-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
East Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 W B St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2610
Gr: 5-6 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Vulcan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Section St
Norway, MI 49870
(906) 563-9563
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dickinson County, MI

Dickinson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Elementary School (Closed 2014)
301 West Hughitt St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2620
Gr: K-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Dickinson Iron Early Childhood Education (Closed 2010)
245 North Balsam St
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 776-8150
Gr: PK
Dickinson-iron Isd (Closed 2011)
1074 Pyle Dr
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2690

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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