Best elementary schools in Sterling Heights (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 18 schools in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Michigan.
- 183Messmore Elementary SchoolSterling Heights · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 332 students
- 260Noor International AcademySterling Heights · Charter Elementary57% Math proficiency · 186 students
- 358Havel Elementary SchoolSterling Heights · Public Elementary54% Math proficiency · 571 students
- 456Harwood Elementary SchoolSterling Heights · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 498 students
- 553Oakbrook Elementary SchoolSterling Heights · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 535 students
- 652Browning Elementary SchoolSterling Heights · Public Elementary54% Math proficiency · 368 students
- 750Graebner Elementary SchoolSterling Heights · Public Elementary48% Math proficiency · 509 students
- 848Dresden Elementary SchoolSterling Heights · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 420 students
- 946Plumbrook Elementary SchoolSterling Heights · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 445 students
- 1045Jefferson Elementary SchoolSterling Heights · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 408 students
- 1142Black Elementary SchoolSterling Heights · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 458 students
- 1242Schwarzkoff Elementary SchoolSterling Heights · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 597 students
- 1342Jack Harvey Elementary SchoolSterling Heights · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 429 students
- 1441Bruce Collins Elementary SchoolSterling Heights · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 426 students
- 1538Holden Elementary SchoolSterling Heights · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 341 students
- 1637Willow Woods Elementary SchoolSterling Heights · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 362 students
- 1737Schuchard Elementary SchoolSterling Heights · Public Elementary48% Math proficiency · 602 students
- 1830Burr Elementary SchoolSterling Heights · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 490 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Messmore Elementary School Sterling Heights · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 82.7 Top 10% | 82% Math proficiency | 332 |
| 2 | Noor International Academy Sterling Heights · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Charter | 59.6 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 186 |
| 3 | Havel Elementary School Sterling Heights · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 58.2 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 571 |
| 4 | Harwood Elementary School Sterling Heights · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 56.1 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 498 |
| 5 | Oakbrook Elementary School Sterling Heights · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 52.6 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 535 |
| 6 | Browning Elementary School Sterling Heights · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 51.8 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 368 |
| 7 | Graebner Elementary School Sterling Heights · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 50.3 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 509 |
| 8 | Dresden Elementary School Sterling Heights · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 47.7 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 420 |
| 9 | Plumbrook Elementary School Sterling Heights · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 45.7 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 445 |
| 10 | Jefferson Elementary School Sterling Heights · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 44.5 Lower 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 408 |
| 11 | Black Elementary School Sterling Heights · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 42.4 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 458 |
| 12 | Schwarzkoff Elementary School Sterling Heights · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 42.3 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 597 |
| 13 | Jack Harvey Elementary School Sterling Heights · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 41.6 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 429 |
| 14 | Bruce Collins Elementary School Sterling Heights · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 40.8 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 426 |
| 15 | Holden Elementary School Sterling Heights · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 38.0 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 341 |
| 16 | Willow Woods Elementary School Sterling Heights · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 36.8 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 362 |
| 17 | Schuchard Elementary School Sterling Heights · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 36.6 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 602 |
| 18 | Burr Elementary School Sterling Heights · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 30.2 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 490 |
Messmore Elementary School in Sterling Heights leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Sterling Heights with a Success Index (US) of 82.7. Of the 18 schools shown, 17 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Michigan elementary schools rankings, every school on the Sterling Heights page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Sterling Heights?
Messmore Elementary School in Sterling Heights, Michigan ranks first among elementary schools in Sterling Heights with a Success Index (US) of 82.7 out of 100 (Enrollment: 332).
How are elementary schools in Sterling Heights ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.