Top 3 Best 48079 Michigan Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,804 students in 48079, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 86 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 48079, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 48079, MI are St Clair High School, Gearing Elementary School and St Clair Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48079 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in 48079, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best 48079, MI Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St Clair High School
Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 Clinton Ave
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 746 students
Rank: #22.
Gearing Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 North Carney Dr
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1650
Grades: PK-4
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
St Clair Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 29% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4335 Yankee Rd
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1800
Grades: 5-8
| 667 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 48079 Michigan

48079, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
301 North 9th St
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1550
Grades: K-5
| 306 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 48079, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48079, MI include St Clair High School, Gearing Elementary School and St Clair Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 48079, MI?
3 public schools are located in 48079, MI.
What percentage of students in 48079, MI go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 48079, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48079, MI?
48079, MI public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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