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Best Saint Clair Shores Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 8,728 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 Princeton Elementary School, Lakeview High School and Jefferson Middle 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 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), 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 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Princeton Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20300 Statler St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4190
Gr: K-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Lakeview High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
21100 E 11 Mile Rd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4045
Gr: 9-12 | 1,319 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27900 Rockwood St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4130
Gr: 6-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Ardmore Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27001 Greater Mack Ave
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4160
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27900 Joan St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4178
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Lake Shore High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
22980 E 13 Mile Rd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Violet Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
22020 Violet St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Masonic Heights Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
22100 Masonic Blvd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
23101 Masonic Blvd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Harmon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
24800 Harmon St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 445-4184
Gr: K-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
Avalon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20000 Avalon St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1001
Gr: PK-2 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1212.
Rodgers Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21601 Lanse St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 285-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1313.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
22700 California St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1101
Gr: 3-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1414.
Lakeview Virtual School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
27575 Harper Ave
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4000
Gr: K-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1515.
North Lake High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
23340 Elmira St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8780
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1616.
South Lake High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
21900 E 9 Mile Rd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1401
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1717.
South Lake Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21621 California St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1301
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

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 Princeton Elementary School, Lakeview High School and Jefferson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Saint Clair Shores?
17 public schools are located in Saint Clair Shores.
What percentage of students in Saint Clair Shores go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Saint Clair Shores are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Clair Shores?
Saint Clair Shores public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Saint Clair Shores are often viewed compared to one another?

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