For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 827 students in Sturgis, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sturgis, MI are Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center, Nottawa Community School and Sturgis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sturgis, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Sturgis have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sturgis, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 35 students
Rank: #22.
Nottawa Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26438 M 86
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 467-7153
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 467-7153
Grades: PK-8
| 192 students
Rank: #33.
Sturgis Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E Lafayette St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1550
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1550
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Sturgis, Michigan 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arden Park School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
107 Ilene Street
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-2438
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-2438
Grades: K
| 8 students
69090 Carls Road
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1580
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1580
Grades: K
| 100 students
303 East Jerolene St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1188
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1188
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sturgis, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sturgis, MI include Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center, Nottawa Community School and Sturgis Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sturgis?
3 public middle schools are located in Sturgis.
What is the racial composition of students in Sturgis?
Sturgis public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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