For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,130 students in 48036, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 162 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 48036, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 48036, MI are Neil E Reid High School, Algonquin Middle School and Ottawa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48036 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48036, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48036, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neil E Reid High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37701 Harper Ave
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(586) 469-1590
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(586) 469-1590
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Algonquin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19150 Briarwood Ln
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(586) 723-3500
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(586) 723-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Ottawa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18601 Millar Rd
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(586) 723-6600
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(586) 723-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Frederick V Pankow Center
Vocational School
24600 F V Pankow
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(586) 783-6570
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(586) 783-6570
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
24001 Frederick Pankow Blvd
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(586) 783-6420
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(586) 783-6420
Gr: 9-12
48036, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Auxiliary Preschool And Services Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
37623 Garfield Rd
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(586) 412-2600
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(586) 412-2600
Gr: Inquire with school
24475 Saint Francis St
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(248) 630-5105
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(248) 630-5105
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 48036, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48036, MI include Neil E Reid High School, Algonquin Middle School and Ottawa Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 48036?
5 public schools are located in 48036.
What percentage of students in 48036 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 48036 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48036?
48036 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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