Top 10 Best Clarkston Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,277 students in Clarkston, MI (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,079 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Clarkston, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Clarkston, MI are Clarkston Junior High School, Springfield Plains Elementary School and Clarkston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarkston, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Clarkston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Clarkston, MI Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarkston Junior High School
Math: 65% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6595 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5600
Grades: 7-12
| 1,107 students
Rank: #22.
Springfield Plains Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8650 Holcomb Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #33.
Clarkston High School
Math: 51% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6093 Flemings Lake Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3600
Grades: 7-12
| 1,579 students
Rank: #44.
Bailey Lake Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8051 Pine Knob Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-5300
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #55.
Independence Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6850 Hubbard Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #66.
Clarkston Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6589 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #77.
Renaissance Virtual School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6558 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5440
Grades: K-12
| 877 students
Rank: #88.
Sashabaw Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5565 Pine Knob Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4200
Grades: 4-8
| 978 students
Rank: #99.
Pine Knob Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6020 Sashabaw Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3901
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #1010.
North Sashabaw Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5290 Maybee Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4100
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #1111.
Renaissance Alternative High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6558 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-8060
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oakland Schools Technical Campusnw
Vocational School
8211 Big Lake Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 922-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Student Support Services
Special Education School
6389 Clarkston Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-8080
Grades: PK-12
| 1 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clarkston, Michigan

Clarkston, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6397 Clarkston Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4350
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Clarkston, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Clarkston, MI include Clarkston Junior High School, Springfield Plains Elementary School and Clarkston High School.
How many public schools are located in Clarkston, MI?
13 public schools are located in Clarkston, MI.
What percentage of students in Clarkston, MI go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Clarkston, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clarkston, MI?
Clarkston, MI public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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