Sanborn Elementary

Sanborn Elementary is a public elementary school in Ossineke, MI, part of the Alpena Public Schools. The school serves approximately 199 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 19.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 93.5th percentile among MI schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 45% proficiency in math, 9 points above the state average and 50% in reading/language arts, 7 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $56,806, where 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.

With an enrollment of 199 students, Sanborn Elementary 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.

Located in a rural area, Sanborn Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.