For the 2023-24 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 5,015 students in Chippewa County, MI (there are 4 private schools, serving 236 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Chippewa County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Chippewa County, MI are Drummond Island Elementary School, Consolidated Community School Services and Sault Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chippewa County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Chippewa County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Chippewa County Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Drummond Island Elementary School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
33800 South Townline Rd
Drummond Island, MI 49726
(906) 493-5225
Drummond Island, MI 49726
(906) 493-5225
Grades: K-8
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
Consolidated Community School Services
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4900 West Davis Ct
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-7305
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-7305
Grades: 5-12
| 76 students
Rank: #33.
Sault Area High School
Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
904 Marquette Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6605
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6605
Grades: 8-12
| 758 students
Rank: #44.
Eupisd Learning Center
Special Education School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11185 West 2nd St
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-7931
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-7931
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
Rank: #55.
Sault Area Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 35% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
684 Marquette Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6604
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6604
Grades: 5-10
| 499 students
Rank: #66.
Detour Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 Division St
De Tour Village, MI 49725
(906) 297-2011
De Tour Village, MI 49725
(906) 297-2011
Grades: PK-12
| 64 students
Rank: #77.
Rudyard Area Schools
Magnet School
Math: 34% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11185 West 2nd St
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-3771
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-3771
Grades: PK-12
| 627 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln School
Magnet School
Math: 41% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 East 5th Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6626
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6626
Grades: PK-7
| 357 students
Rank: #99.
Pickford Public Schools
Math: 29% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 South Pleasant St
Pickford, MI 49774
(906) 647-4028
Pickford, MI 49774
(906) 647-4028
Grades: PK-12
| 461 students
Rank: #1010.
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy
Charter School
Math: 28% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Marquette Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-5055
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-5055
Grades: K-8
| 603 students
Rank: #1111.
Lake Superior Academy
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8936 S Mackinac Trl
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 259-1168
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 259-1168
Grades: K-6
| 88 students
Rank: #1212.
Brimley Area School
Math: 23% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7134 South M 221
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-3218
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-3218
Grades: PK-12
| 484 students
Rank: #1313.
Malcolm High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5788 S M 129
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6638
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6638
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #1414.
Ojibwe Charter School
Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11507 West Industrial Dr
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-2530
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-2530
Grades: K-12
| 138 students
Rank: #1515.
Whitefish Township School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7221 North M 123
Paradise, MI 49768
(906) 492-3353
Paradise, MI 49768
(906) 492-3353
Grades: PK-12
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chippewa Correctional Facility
Alternative School
4269 West M80
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-2275
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-2275
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
202 South Division St
De Tour Village, MI 49725
(906) 297-2011
De Tour Village, MI 49725
(906) 297-2011
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eupisd Project Search
Special Education School
500 Osborn Blvd
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-3373
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
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-5055
Grades: K-11
| 349 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kinross Correctional Facility
Alternative School
16770 South Water Tower Dr
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-2282
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-2282
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sault Area Career Center
Vocational School
904 Marquette Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-3839
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-3839
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
1200 Ryan Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6629
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6629
Grades: K-1
| 251 students
Chippewa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7134 South M 221
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-3217
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-3217
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
Bruce Township School (Closed 2006)
Magnet School
3199 E. 12 Mile Road
Dafter, MI 49724
(906) 635-6624
Dafter, MI 49724
(906) 635-6624
Grades: K-5
| 132 students
202 South Division St
De Tour Village, MI 49725
(906) 297-2011
De Tour Village, MI 49725
(906) 297-2011
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
315 Armory Place
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-3373
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-3373
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Eupisd Community Based Early Childhood Services (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
315 Armory Pl
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-3373
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-3373
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Mckinley Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Magnet School
2023 W. 4th Avenue
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6628
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6628
Grades: PK-2
| 189 students
333 South Pleasant St
Pickford, MI 49774
(906) 647-6245
Pickford, MI 49774
(906) 647-6245
Grades: K-8
| 281 students
15901 Country Club Drive
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-5323
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-5323
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rudyard Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Magnet School
11185 W 2nd St
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-4551
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-4551
Grades: PK-6
| 395 students
Rudyard Middle School (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
11185 West 2nd St
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-3710
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-3710
Grades: 4-8
| 338 students
Soo Township School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
5788 South M 129
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6630
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 Chippewa County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Chippewa County, MI include Drummond Island Elementary School, Consolidated Community School Services and Sault Area High School.
How many public schools are located in Chippewa County, MI?
22 public schools are located in Chippewa County, MI.
What percentage of students in Chippewa County, MI go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Chippewa County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chippewa County, MI?
Chippewa County, MI public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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