Lake Superior Academy

Lake Superior Academy is a charter elementary school located in the rural area of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, on South Mackinac Trail. Serving kindergarten through fifth grade, Lake Superior Academy enrolls 91 students with a student-teacher ratio of 30.3:1 and employs three full-time equivalent teachers.

While the MySchoolScout Rating is 4.9 out of 10 and ranks at #1860 in Michigan, placing it in the 42nd percentile, Lake Superior Academy focuses on nurturing its students' development through a supportive learning environment. In terms of academic performance, 41% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, with 19% achieving proficiency or higher in Math—areas where there is room for improvement and growth. Lake Superior Academy offers a community-oriented setting with strong ties to the rural surroundings of Sault Ste.

Marie.

With an enrollment of 91 students, Lake Superior Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Lake Superior Academy are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Lake Superior Academy is 30.3:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.