For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,077 students in Sturgis, MI (there are , serving 357 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Sturgis, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sturgis, MI are Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center, Nottawa Community School and Sturgis High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sturgis, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Sturgis have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sturgis, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 West West St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1540
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1540
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Nottawa Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26438 M 86
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 467-7153
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 467-7153
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Sturgis High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
216 Vinewood Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1515
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1515
Gr: 9-12 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Eastwood School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
909 S Franks Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1560
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1560
Gr: 3-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Sturgis Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E Lafayette St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1550
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1550
Gr: 6-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
421 E Congress St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1565
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1565
Gr: K-2 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
702 E Lafayette St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1570
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1570
Gr: K-2 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
403 East St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1575
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1575
Gr: K-2 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Sturgis, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arden Park School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
107 Ilene Street
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-2438
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-2438
Gr: K | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
69090 Carls Road
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1580
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1580
Gr: K | 100 students Minority enrollment: 29%
303 East Jerolene St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1188
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1188
Gr: Inquire with school
603 Neuman
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1583
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1583
Gr: PK | 12 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sturgis, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Sturgis, MI include Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center, Nottawa Community School and Sturgis High School.
How many public schools are located in Sturgis?
8 public schools are located in Sturgis.
What percentage of students in Sturgis go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Sturgis are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sturgis?
Sturgis public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Sturgis are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sturgis include: Wenzel School vs. Wall School, Wall School vs. Wenzel School, Congress School vs. Wenzel School
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