For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,008 students in Saint Clair Shores, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI are Jefferson Middle School, Kennedy Middle School and Lakeview Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Clair Shores, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Saint Clair Shores have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27900 Rockwood St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4130
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4130
Gr: 6-8 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 27% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Virtual School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27575 Harper Ave
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4000
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4000
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
South Lake Middle School
(Math: 7% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Saint Clair Shores, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
23055 Masonic Blvd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8880
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8880
Gr: 9-12
27575 Harper Ave
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-2530
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-2530
Gr: PK
27575 Harper Ave.
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4000
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4000
Gr: K-12
23500 Pare Street
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1200
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1200
Gr: K-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI include Jefferson Middle School, Kennedy Middle School and Lakeview Virtual School.
How many public middle schools are located in Saint Clair Shores?
4 public middle schools are located in Saint Clair Shores.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Clair Shores?
Saint Clair Shores public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Saint Clair Shores are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Saint Clair Shores include: South Lake Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School, Jefferson Middle School vs. South Lake Middle School, Kennedy Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School
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