| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeTour Area Schools | De Tour Village | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 93 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
| Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools | Barbeau | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 1,953 | 6 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Rudyard Area Schools | Kinross | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 603 | 1 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Brimley Area Schools | Brimley | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 460 | 1 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Pickford Public Schools | Goetzville | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 463 | 1 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Tahquamenon Area Schools | Hulbert | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 503 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Whitefish Township Schools | Paradise | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 63 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Chippewa County compares
Together they enroll 4,138 students across 13 schools. The largest is Sault Ste. Marie Area Schools with 1,953 students. Districts here average 5.3/10, below the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Chippewa County, Michigan
Chippewa County has 7 public school districts covering 16 zip codes. The top-rated district in Chippewa County is DeTour Area Schools (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Michigan. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Chippewa County, MI?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Chippewa County, MI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Chippewa County, MI?
Of the districts serving Chippewa County, DeTour Area Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 81st percentile among Michigan school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Michigan reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Michigan only, never across state lines.