For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,735 students in Saint Clair, MI (there are , serving 86 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Saint Clair, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Clair, MI are St. Clair High School, St. Clair Middle School and Gearing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Clair, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Saint Clair have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Saint Clair, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Clair High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 Clinton Ave
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1700
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
St. Clair Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4335 Yankee Rd
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1800
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1800
Gr: 5-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Gearing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Carney Dr
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1650
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1650
Gr: PK-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Saint Clair, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 North 9th St
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1550
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1550
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Saint Clair, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Clair, MI include St. Clair High School, St. Clair Middle School and Gearing Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Saint Clair?
3 public schools are located in Saint Clair.
What percentage of students in Saint Clair go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Saint Clair are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Clair?
Saint Clair public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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