For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,425 students in Clarkston, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clarkston, MI are Springfield Plains Elementary School, Bailey Lake Elementary School and Independence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarkston, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clarkston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clarkston, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springfield Plains Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8650 Holcomb Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-3800
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Bailey Lake Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8051 Pine Knob Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-5300
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-5300
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6850 Hubbard Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-5500
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 623-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
Clarkston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6589 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5100
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #55.
Renaissance Virtual School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6558 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5440
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5440
Grades: K-12
| 877 students
Rank: #66.
Sashabaw Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5565 Pine Knob Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4200
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4200
Grades: 4-8
| 978 students
Rank: #77.
Pine Knob Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6020 Sashabaw Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3901
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3901
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #88.
North Sashabaw Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5290 Maybee Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4100
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4100
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
Student Support Services
Special Education School
6389 Clarkston Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-8080
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-8080
Grades: PK-12
| 1 students
Clarkston, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clarkston Early Childhood Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6397 Clarkston Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4350
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4350
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clarkston, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clarkston, MI include Springfield Plains Elementary School, Bailey Lake Elementary School and Independence Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clarkston, MI?
9 public elementary schools are located in Clarkston, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarkston, MI?
Clarkston, MI public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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