For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,148 students in Sault Sainte Marie, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI are Washington Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sault Sainte Marie have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Ryan Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6629
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6629
Grades: K-1
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | 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
Grades: PK-7
| 350 students
Rank: #33.
Sault Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
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: 5-9
| 498 students
Rank: #44.
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | 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: PK-8
| 597 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Superior Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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-5
| 91 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-12
| 385 students
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
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
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI include Washington Elementary School, Lincoln School and Sault Area Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sault Sainte Marie?
6 public elementary schools are located in Sault Sainte Marie.
What is the racial composition of students in Sault Sainte Marie?
Sault Sainte Marie public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Sault Sainte Marie are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Sault Sainte Marie include: Washington Elementary School vs. Lincoln School, Lincoln School vs. Washington Elementary School, Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe School vs. Lincoln School
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