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Best Schools in Stephenson, Michigan

2 schools · 2 Other

Public: 2
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 6.7/10
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Use this page to compare every school in Stephenson by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Stephenson Area Public School

8.1/10

Other · Stephenson Area Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Uplift Michigan Academy

5.3/10

Other · Uplift Michigan Academy. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Schools

2

in this city

Avg Score

6.7

out of 10

Median Home

$150,200

home value · ACS

Districts

2

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Stephenson

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Stephenson Area Public School 8.1 / 10
2 Uplift Michigan Academy 5.3 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.7/10

50% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$54,821

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$150,200

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
21%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
28 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
86%

Of occupied housing units

How Stephenson compares

Median household income

$55k

75% of Michigan median

About Schools in Stephenson, Michigan

Stephenson, Michigan is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span .

With an average rating of 6.7 out of 10, schools in Stephenson show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Stephenson is Stephenson Area Public School with a composite score of 8.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Stephenson is served by 2 school districts: Uplift Michigan Academy, Stephenson Area Public Schools. These districts collectively serve 1,049 students.

Stephenson's community shows 21% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $54,821. The poverty rate in the area is 11.6%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 49887 (2)

Other Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 404 students · Kindergarten–12th 8.1
2 645 students · Kindergarten–12th 5.3

Schools in Stephenson

Stephenson, Michigan · 2 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$54,821

Median Home Value

$150,200

Median Rent

$691/mo

Population

2,735

College Educated

21%

Homeownership

86%

Avg Commute

28 min

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Community Profile

Stephenson has a median household income of $54,821. It is a community where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $150,200, with a median rent of $691/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.6%. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Stephenson, Michigan

How many schools are in Stephenson, Michigan?

Stephenson has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Stephenson, Michigan?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Stephenson is 6.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Stephenson, Michigan?

The top-ranked school in Stephenson on MySchoolScout is Stephenson Area Public School with a composite score of 8.1/10.

How many school districts serve Stephenson, Michigan?

Stephenson is served by 2 school districts: Uplift Michigan Academy, Stephenson Area Public Schools.

What is the education level in Stephenson, Michigan?

According to Census data, 21% of adults in Stephenson have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Stephenson, Michigan?

The median household income in Stephenson is approximately $54,821 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Stephenson, Michigan?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Stephenson is 21.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Stephenson, Michigan?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.