For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,049 students in Stephenson, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Stephenson, MI are Stephenson Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School and Uplift Michigan Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stephenson, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Stephenson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Stephenson, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stephenson Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
526 Division St
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Grades: K-12
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
Uplift Michigan Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
W526 Division St
Stephenson, MI 49887
(313) 335-3218
Stephenson, MI 49887
(313) 335-3218
Grades: K-12
| 645 students
Stephenson, Michigan ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Better Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
213 West Mill St
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
535 River Rd
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2223
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2223
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
526 Division St
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Grades: 6-8
| 130 students
W526 Division St.
Stephenson, MI 49887
(313) 335-3218
Stephenson, MI 49887
(313) 335-3218
Grades: K-12
| 467 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stephenson, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Stephenson, MI include Stephenson Area ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School and Uplift Michigan Academy.
How many public schools are located in Stephenson?
2 public schools are located in Stephenson.
What is the racial composition of students in Stephenson?
Stephenson public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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