Top 10 Best Sault Sainte Marie Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,983 students in Sault Sainte Marie, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 140 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Sault Sainte Marie, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI are Washington Elementary School, Sault Area High School and Sault Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sault Sainte Marie, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Sault Sainte Marie have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Sault Sainte Marie, MI Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Ryan Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6629
Grades: K-1
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
Sault Area High School
Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
904 Marquette Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6605
Grades: 8-12
| 758 students
Rank: #33.
Sault Area Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 35% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
684 Marquette Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6604
Grades: 5-10
| 499 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln School
Magnet School
Math: 41% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
810 East 5th Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6626
Grades: PK-7
| 357 students
Rank: #55.
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy
Charter School
Math: 28% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Marquette Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-5055
Grades: K-8
| 603 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Superior Academy
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8936 S Mackinac Trl
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 259-1168
Grades: K-6
| 88 students
Rank: #77.
Malcolm High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5788 S M 129
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6638
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eupisd Project Search
Special Education School
500 Osborn Blvd
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-3373
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
1301 Marquette Avenue
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-5055
Grades: K-11
| 349 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sault Area Career Center
Vocational School
904 Marquette Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-3839
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan

Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
315 Armory Place
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-3373
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
315 Armory Pl
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-3373
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2023 W. 4th Avenue
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6628
Grades: PK-2
| 189 students
Soo Township School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Magnet School
5788 South M 129
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6630
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI include Washington Elementary School, Sault Area High School and Sault Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sault Sainte Marie, MI?
10 public schools are located in Sault Sainte Marie, MI.
What percentage of students in Sault Sainte Marie, MI go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Sault Sainte Marie, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sault Sainte Marie, MI?
Sault Sainte Marie, MI public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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