For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 788 students in Clawson, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 350 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in Clawson, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Clawson, MI are Clawson Middle School, Clawson High School and Kenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clawson, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Clawson have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clawson, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clawson Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 John M Ave
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4200
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4200
Grades: 5-8
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Clawson High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 John M Ave
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4200
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4200
Grades: 7-12
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 Nahma Ave
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-3838
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-3838
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
Clawson, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
940 N Selfridge Blvd
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4949
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4949
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clawson, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Clawson, MI include Clawson Middle School, Clawson High School and Kenwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clawson?
3 public schools are located in Clawson.
What percentage of students in Clawson go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in Clawson are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clawson?
Clawson public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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