St. Johns School District

501 West Sickles St
Saint Johns, MI 48879-2173
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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%)
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 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,573 students in St. Johns School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in St. Johns School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,573 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

St. Johns School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 851 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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#158 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(22-23)
45%
35%
56%
45%
51%
38%
(22-23)
91%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
86%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,698 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,480 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,698
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,480
$17,693

Best St. Johns School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5935 West Pratt Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Eureka School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7500 N Welling Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #33.
St. Johns High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 W Sickles St
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 835 students
Rank: #44.
Strive Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1013 S Us Highway 27
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-0170
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #55.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 S Clinton Ave
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #66.
St. Johns Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 W Townsend Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #77.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
915 N Lansing St
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to St. Johns School District?
St. Johns School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,573 students.
What is the rank of St. Johns School District?
St. Johns School District is ranked #178 out of 851 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 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?
86% of St. Johns School District students are White, 8% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is St. Johns School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,480 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,573 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 91% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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