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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 49963

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At a glance

School

204

Students

Top rankedSouth Range Elementary School193^rd of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools

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Biggest riser

South Range Elementary School up 33 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 49963 zip code is home to a single outstanding elementary school, South Range Elementary School, which consistently ranks among the top 13% of elementary schools in Michigan. This school's exceptional academic performance, strong student-teacher ratio, and commitment to continuous improvement make it a shining example in the region.

Adams Township School District, which oversees South Range Elementary, is also highly regarded, ranking 52nd out of 613 districts in the state. South Range Elementary's 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and its top-tier academic results, which far exceed state averages, demonstrate the school's dedication to providing a high-quality education for its students.

Despite having a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 54.5%, South Range Elementary School is able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes, indicating the school's effective strategies for supporting students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The school's continuous improvement, with its ranking steadily rising over the past three years, further highlights its commitment to enhancing the educational experience for all its students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				M-Step English Language Arts (2025)				M-Step Math (2025)				M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Range Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2 Whealkate Dr	South Range	49963	Houghton County	Adams Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 482-0599	204	18	11.4	42.6%	202 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	85.8	193^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	87.0%		82.1	226^th of 1486 public elementary schools	84.8%	33	58.8	51.9	66.7	75.0	67.6	37.0	71.4	60.7	76.2	57.1	$16,559	$1,087	$15,473

Cities Near Zip Code 49963

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
South Range	0.29 mi	1	39^th
Painesdale	2.2 mi	1	51^st
Houghton	4.59 mi	3	24^th
Hancock	4.65 mi	4	156^th
Chassell	6.74 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.