For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,104 students in Sturgis, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sturgis, MI are Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center, Nottawa Community School and Eastwood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sturgis, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sturgis have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sturgis, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 West West St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1540
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1540
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Nottawa Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26438 M 86
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 467-7153
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 467-7153
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Eastwood School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
909 S Franks Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1560
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1560
Gr: 3-5 | 643 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Sturgis Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E Lafayette St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1550
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1550
Gr: 6-8 | 600 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
421 E Congress St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1565
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1565
Gr: K-2 | 170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
702 E Lafayette St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1570
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1570
Gr: K-2 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
403 East St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1575
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1575
Gr: K-2 | 147 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Sturgis, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arden Park School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
107 Ilene Street
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-2438
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-2438
Gr: K | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
69090 Carls Road
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1580
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1580
Gr: K | 100 students Minority enrollment: 29%
303 East Jerolene St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1188
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1188
Gr: Inquire with school
603 Neuman
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1583
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1583
Gr: PK | 12 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sturgis, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sturgis, MI include Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center, Nottawa Community School and Eastwood School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sturgis?
7 public elementary schools are located in Sturgis.
What is the racial composition of students in Sturgis?
Sturgis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Sturgis are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sturgis include: Wenzel School vs. Wall School, Wall School vs. Wenzel School, Congress School vs. Wenzel School
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