Public schools in Sturgis, MI
7 open public schools with an address in Sturgis, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,949
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Sturgis public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Sturgis, MI: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,949 students, an average of 421 per school. The largest campus is Sturgis High School (882 students), and the largest elementary school is Eastwood School (642).
Sturgis Public Schools operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Sturgis campus. 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 17.9:1, higher 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.
About 67% 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 Sturgis
Elementary schools in Sturgis
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congress School Sturgis Public Schools | KG–02 | 162 | 14.1:1 | |
| Eastwood School Sturgis Public Schools | 03–05 | 642 | 18.3:1 | |
| Nottawa Community School Nottawa Community School | PK–08 | 189 | 14.9:1 | |
| Wall School Sturgis Public Schools | KG–02 | 292 | 14.6:1 | |
| Wenzel School Sturgis Public Schools | KG–02 | 148 | 18.3:1 |
Middle schools in Sturgis
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis Middle School Sturgis Public Schools | 06–08 | 634 | 19.5:1 |
High schools in Sturgis
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis High School Sturgis Public Schools | 09–12 | 882 | 17.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.4%
- Hispanic35.6%
- Black1.7%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Sturgis schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,949 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sturgis
How many public schools are in Sturgis, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Sturgis: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,949 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sturgis?
Schools with an address in Sturgis belong to 2 education agencies, led by Sturgis Public Schools (6 schools), Nottawa Community School (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 Sturgis?
Sturgis High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sturgis, with 882 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sturgis?
No school with an address in Sturgis is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Michigan.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sturgis schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sturgis public schools is 17.9:1, higher 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 Sturgis 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