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6 schools in Sault Sainte Marie

Michigan · Public K-12

6 public K-12 schools, 2,324 students, one city. That is the Sault Sainte Marie entry on the numbers, with a mix of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in Sault Sainte Marie

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,324
+194 (+9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe AcademyElementaryKG-08601
Lincoln SchoolElementaryPK-07342
Sault Area Career CenterHigh09-120
Sault Area High SchoolHigh08-12688
Sault Area Middle SchoolMiddle05-10498
Washington Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-01195

About Sault Sainte Marie

Sault Sainte Marie is a moderately sized Michigan city in terms of public-school footprint, with 6 schools and 2,324 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city consists of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Sault Sainte Marie has rose 9% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,130 students to 2,324. Sault Sainte Marie now counts 5 public schools, down from 6 in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Sault Sainte Marie discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Sault Sainte Marie?
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,324 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Sault Sainte Marie?
Sault Sainte Marie has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Sault Sainte Marie?
Sault Area High School is the largest public school in Sault Sainte Marie by enrollment, with approximately 688 students.
What school districts serve Sault Sainte Marie?
Sault Sainte Marie is served by 2 public school districts, including Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy, Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Sault Sainte Marie cover?
Public schools in Sault Sainte Marie serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Sault Sainte Marie?
1 of the 6 public schools in Sault Sainte Marie are charter schools.