For the 2026 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 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Bessemer have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 51爆料s in Bessemer, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Ad Johnston Jrsr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Lead St
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 667-0413
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 667-0413
Gr: 7-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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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