Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Best Public Schools in 48879 (Saint Johns, MI) (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 48879 Michigan Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,500 students in 48879, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 25 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 48879, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 48879, MI are Riley Elementary School, Eureka School and St. Johns High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48879 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). Schools in 48879, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best 48879, MI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5935 West Pratt Rd
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
7500 N Welling Rd
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 W Sickles St
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 S Clinton Ave
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Clinton County Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4179 S Us Highway 27
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6831
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
St. Johns Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 W Townsend Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Strive Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1013 S Us Highway 27
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-0170
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 48879, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48879, MI include Riley Elementary School, Eureka School and St. Johns High School.
How many public schools are located in 48879?
8 public schools are located in 48879.
What percentage of students in 48879 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 48879 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48879?
48879 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (MI):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links: