For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,564 students in Sault Sainte Marie, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI are Sault Area High School, Lincoln 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Sault Sainte Marie have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sault Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
904 Marquette Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6605
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6605
Gr: 8-12 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 E 5th Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6626
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6626
Gr: PK-7 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Sault Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
684 Marquette Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6604
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6604
Gr: 5-9 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
1301 Marquette Avenue
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-5055
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-5055
Gr: K-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
315 Armory Place
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-3373
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-3373
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
Gr: PK
2023 W. 4th Avenue
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6628
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6628
Gr: PK-2 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Soo Township School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
5788 South M 129
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6630
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6630
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI include Sault Area High School, Lincoln School and Sault Area Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sault Sainte Marie?
5 public middle schools are located in Sault Sainte Marie.
What is the racial composition of students in Sault Sainte Marie?
Sault Sainte Marie public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Sault Sainte Marie are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sault Sainte Marie include: Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe School vs. Lincoln School, Lincoln School vs. Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe School, Sault Area Middle School vs. Lincoln School
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