For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 517 students in 49256, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in 49256, MI are Morenci Middle And High School and Morenci Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49256 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49256, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49256, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morenci Middle And High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
788 Coomer St
Morenci, MI 49256
(517) 458-7501
Morenci, MI 49256
(517) 458-7501
Gr: 6-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Morenci Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
517 E Locust St
Morenci, MI 49256
(517) 458-7501
Morenci, MI 49256
(517) 458-7501
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
49256, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
304 Page St
Morenci, MI 49256
(517) 458-7506
Morenci, MI 49256
(517) 458-7506
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Morenci Area Schools Alternative Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
788 East Coomer Street
Morenci, MI 49256
(517) 458-7501
Morenci, MI 49256
(517) 458-7501
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students
Morenci Area Schools Alternative Education High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
788 East Coomer St
Morenci, MI 49256
(517) 458-7502
Morenci, MI 49256
(517) 458-7502
Gr: 9-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 49256, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49256, MI include Morenci Middle And High School and Morenci Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 49256?
2 public schools are located in 49256.
What is the racial composition of students in 49256?
49256 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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