Top Rankings
St. Johns School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,458 students in St. Johns School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in St. Johns School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
2,458 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. Johns School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#141 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Graduation Rate
91%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.9%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
85%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,385 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,157 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,385
$18,606
Spending / Student
$15,157
$17,784
Best St. Johns School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5935 West Pratt Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-5100
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Eureka School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7500 N Welling Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4900
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 S Clinton Ave
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4500
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
St. Johns Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 W Townsend Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4300
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 N Lansing St
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4600
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Strive Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1013 S Us Highway 27
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-0170
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-0170
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Johns School District?
St. Johns School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,458 students.
What is the rank of St. Johns School District?
St. Johns School District is ranked #170 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Johns School District?
85% of St. Johns School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Johns School District?
St. Johns School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is St. Johns School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,157 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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