Very Good
#54 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 12% of private schools
Bishop Baraga Catholic School
Elementary School · Iron Mountain, MI
A private elementary school in Iron Mountain, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
406 W B ST, Iron Mountain, MI 49801
- 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MI
Test scores
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Where Bishop Baraga Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,461
Median home value
$157,800
Median rent
$667/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imk Community EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Dickinsoniron Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| North Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 259 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bishop Baraga Catholic School is listed in Iron Mountain, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bishop Baraga Catholic School
Bishop Baraga Catholic School is a private elementary school in Iron Mountain, MI, serving approximately 83 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bishop Baraga Catholic School
What grades does Bishop Baraga Catholic School serve?
Bishop Baraga Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Bishop Baraga Catholic School?
Bishop Baraga Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Baraga Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Baraga Catholic School is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bishop Baraga Catholic School rank in MI?
Bishop Baraga Catholic School ranks #54 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Bishop Baraga Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bishop Baraga Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bishop Baraga Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Bishop Baraga Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Bishop Baraga Catholic School a religious school?
Bishop Baraga Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 83
- Gender Split
- 39% M / 61% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Dickinson County
- Phone
- (906) 774-2277
- Area population (ZIP 49801)
- 11,606
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49801; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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