For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 947 students in Sault Sainte Marie, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI are Lincoln School and Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sault Sainte Marie, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Sault Sainte Marie have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
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: PK-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK
2023 W. 4th Avenue
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6628
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6628
Gr: PK-2 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sault Sainte Marie, MI include Lincoln School and Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Sault Sainte Marie?
2 public preschools are located in Sault Sainte Marie.
What is the racial composition of students in Sault Sainte Marie?
Sault Sainte Marie public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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