For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 8,827 students in Saint Clair Shores, MI (there are 7 private schools, serving 917 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Saint Clair Shores, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI are Ardmore Elementary School, Princeton Elementary School and Greenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Clair Shores, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Saint Clair Shores have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ardmore Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27001 Greater Mack Ave
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4160
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4160
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Princeton Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20300 Statler St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4190
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4190
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
Rank: #33.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27900 Joan St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4178
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4178
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #44.
Lakeview High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21100 East 11 Mile Rd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4045
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4045
Grades: 9-12
| 1,396 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27900 Rockwood St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4130
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4130
Grades: 6-8
| 922 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Shore High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22980 East 13 Mile Rd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8900
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,029 students
Rank: #77.
Harmon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24800 Harmon St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 445-4184
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 445-4184
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #88.
Violet Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22020 Violet St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8700
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #99.
Masonic Heights Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22100 Masonic Blvd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8500
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #1010.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23101 Masonic Blvd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8800
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
Rank: #1111.
Avalon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20000 Avalon St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1001
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1001
Grades: PK-2
| 358 students
Rank: #1212.
Lakeview Virtual School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27575 Harper Ave
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4000
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4000
Grades: K-12
| 130 students
Rank: #1313.
Rodgers Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21601 Lanse St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 285-8600
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 285-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #1414.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22700 California St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1101
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1101
Grades: 3-5
| 338 students
Rank: #1515.
North Lake High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23340 Elmira St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8780
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8780
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #1616.
South Lake High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21900 East 9 Mile Rd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1401
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1401
Grades: 9-12
| 515 students
Rank: #1717.
South Lake Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21621 California St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1301
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1301
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Saint Clair Shores, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
23055 Masonic Blvd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8880
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8880
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
27575 Harper Ave
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-2530
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-2530
Grades: PK
| n/a students
27575 Harper Ave.
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4000
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
23500 Pare Street
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1200
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1200
Grades: K-6
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI include Ardmore Elementary School, Princeton Elementary School and Greenwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Saint Clair Shores, MI?
17 public schools are located in Saint Clair Shores, MI.
What percentage of students in Saint Clair Shores, MI go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Saint Clair Shores, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Clair Shores, MI?
Saint Clair Shores, MI public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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