Public schools in Sault S Marie, MI
5 open public schools with an address in Sault S Marie, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,010
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Sault S Marie public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Sault S Marie, MI: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,010 students, an average of 202 per school. The largest campus is Sault Area Middle School (498 students), and the largest elementary school is Sault Area Elementary School (342).
Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools operates the most schools here (3), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 48% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Sault S Marie
Elementary schools in Sault S Marie
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Superior Academy Lake Superior Academy · Charter | KG–05 | 93 | 20.7:1 | |
| Sault Area Elementary School Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools | PK–07 | 342 | 13.2:1 |
Middle schools in Sault S Marie
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sault Area Middle School Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools | 05–10 | 498 | 17:1 |
High schools in Sault S Marie
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUPISD Project Search Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD · Special Education School | 12–12 | 6 | — | |
| Malcolm Alternative JrSr High School Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools · Magnet · Alternative School | 07–12 | 71 | 12.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.8%
- Hispanic1.9%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native34.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Sault S Marie schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,010 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sault S Marie
How many public schools are in Sault S Marie, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Sault S Marie: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,010 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sault S Marie?
Schools with an address in Sault S Marie belong to 3 education agencies, led by Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools (3 schools), Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD (1 school), Lake Superior Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Sault S Marie?
Malcolm Alternative JrSr High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sault S Marie, with 71 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sault S Marie?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Sault S Marie are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Lake Superior Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sault S Marie schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sault S Marie public schools is 15.1:1, lower than the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Sault S Marie guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Michigan cities