Top 10 Best Chippewa County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 4,140 students in Chippewa County, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chippewa County, MI are Drummond Island Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Consolidated Community School Services. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chippewa County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chippewa County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Chippewa County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Drummond Island Elementary School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
33800 South Townline Rd
Drummond Island, MI 49726
(906) 493-5225
Grades: K-8
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Consolidated Community School Services
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4900 West Davis Ct
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-7305
Grades: 5-12
| 76 students
Rank: #44.
Eupisd Learning Center
Special Education School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11185 West 2nd St
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-7931
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Detour Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
202 Division St
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11185 West 2nd St
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-3771
Grades: PK-12
| 627 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Pickford Public Schools
Math: 29% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
333 South Pleasant St
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Marquette Ave
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8936 S Mackinac Trl
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 259-1168
Grades: K-6
| 88 students
Rank: #1212.
Brimley Area School
Math: 23% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7134 South M 221
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-3218
Grades: PK-12
| 484 students
Rank: #1313.
Ojibwe Charter School
Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11507 West Industrial Dr
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-2530
Grades: K-12
| 138 students
Rank: #1414.
Whitefish Township School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7221 North M 123
Paradise, MI 49768
(906) 492-3353
Grades: PK-12
| 53 students
Rank: n/an/a
1301 Marquette Avenue
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-5055
Grades: K-11
| 349 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Chippewa County, MI

Chippewa County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7134 South M 221
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-3217
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
3199 E. 12 Mile Road
Dafter, MI 49724
(906) 635-6624
Grades: K-5
| 132 students
202 South Division St
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
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
333 South Pleasant St
Pickford, MI 49774
(906) 647-6245
Grades: K-8
| 281 students
15901 Country Club Drive
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-5323
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
11185 W 2nd St
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-4551
Grades: PK-6
| 395 students
11185 West 2nd St
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-3710
Grades: 4-8
| 338 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 elementary schools in Chippewa County, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chippewa County, MI include Drummond Island Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Consolidated Community School Services.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chippewa County, MI?
15 public elementary schools are located in Chippewa County, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Chippewa County, MI?
Chippewa County, MI public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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