For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 928 students in 48879, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in 48879, MI are St. Johns High School, Clinton County Education Center and Strive Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 48879 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 48879, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 48879 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St. Johns High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 48879, MI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Johns High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 W Sickles St
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4100
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 835 students
Rank: #22.
Clinton County Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4179 S Us Highway 27
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6831
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6831
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #33.
Strive Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1013 S Us Highway 27
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-0170
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-0170
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
48879, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1013 South Us Hwy 27
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6831
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6831
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5531 W. Lowe Road
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4700
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4700
Grades: K-2
| 84 students
2583 Green Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4800
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4800
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
Turning Point Youth Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
101 West Townsend Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-1177
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-1177
Grades: 5-12
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 48879, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in 48879, MI include St. Johns High School, Clinton County Education Center and Strive Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 48879?
3 public high schools are located in 48879.
What is the racial composition of students in 48879?
48879 public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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