For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 352 students in Bessemer, MI (there are , serving 10 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Bessemer, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Bessemer, MI are Washington School and Ad Johnston Jrsr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bessemer, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Bessemer have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Bessemer, MI (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.
Ad Johnston Jrsr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Lead St
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 667-0413
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 667-0413
Grades: 7-12
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bessemer, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Bessemer, MI include Washington School and Ad Johnston Jrsr High School.
How many public schools are located in Bessemer?
2 public schools are located in Bessemer.
What percentage of students in Bessemer go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Bessemer are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bessemer?
Bessemer public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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