For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 78 students in Clarklake, MI.
The top-ranked public school in Clarklake, MI is Columbia Alternative Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarklake, MI public school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Clarklake have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clarklake, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4460 N Lake Rd
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Clarklake, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbia Step Up (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4460 N Lake Road
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clarklake, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Clarklake, MI include Columbia Alternative Education.
How many public schools are located in Clarklake?
1 public schools are located in Clarklake.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarklake?
Clarklake public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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