For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 4,963 students in Chippewa County, MI (there are 4 private schools, serving 236 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Chippewa County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Chippewa County, MI are Washington Elementary School, Drummond Island Elementary School and Detour Arts And Technology Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chippewa County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Chippewa County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Chippewa County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-1 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Drummond Island Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33800 S Townline Rd
Drummond Island, MI 49726
(906) 493-5225
Drummond Island, MI 49726
(906) 493-5225
Gr: K-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Detour Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 Division St
De Tour Village, MI 49725
(906) 297-2011
De Tour Village, MI 49725
(906) 297-2011
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
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 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Detour High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 Division St
De Tour Village, MI 49725
(906) 297-2011
De Tour Village, MI 49725
(906) 297-2011
Gr: 7-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Consolidated Community School Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4900 W Davis Ct
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-7305
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-7305
Gr: 5-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
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 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Eupisd Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15901 Country Club Dr
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 632-3373
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 632-3373
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Brimley Area School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7134 S M 221
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-3218
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-3218
Gr: PK-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1010.
Rudyard Area Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11185 W 2nd St
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-3771
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-3771
Gr: PK-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
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: 5-10 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
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: K-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1313.
Pickford Public Schools
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 S Pleasant St
Pickford, MI 49774
(906) 647-4028
Pickford, MI 49774
(906) 647-4028
Gr: PK-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Lake Superior Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8936 S Mackinac Trl
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 259-1168
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 259-1168
Gr: K-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Ojibwe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11507 W Industrial Dr
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-2530
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-2530
Gr: K-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1616.
Whitefish Township School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7221 North M 123
Paradise, MI 49768
(906) 492-3353
Paradise, MI 49768
(906) 492-3353
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1717.
Malcolm High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5788 S M 129
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6638
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6638
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Chippewa Correctional Facility
Alternative School
4269 W M 80
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-2275
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-2275
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Eupisd Project Search
Special Education School
500 Osborn Blvd
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-3373
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-3373
Gr: 12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
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 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
Rank: n/an/a
Kinross Correctional Facility
Alternative School
16770 S Water Tower Dr
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-2282
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-2282
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sault Area Career Center
Vocational School
904 Marquette Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-3839
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-3839
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Chippewa County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Chippewa County, MI include Washington Elementary School, Drummond Island Elementary School and Detour Arts And Technology Academy.
How many public schools are located in Chippewa County?
22 public schools are located in Chippewa County.
What percentage of students in Chippewa County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Chippewa County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chippewa County?
Chippewa County public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Chippewa County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chippewa County 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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