For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,575 students in Clarkston, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Clarkston, MI are Clarkston Junior High School, Clarkston High School and Sashabaw Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarkston, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Clarkston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clarkston, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarkston Junior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6595 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5600
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5600
Grades: 7-12
| 982 students
Rank: #22.
Clarkston High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6093 Flemings Lake Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3600
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3600
Grades: 7-12
| 1,560 students
Rank: #33.
Sashabaw Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5565 Pine Knob Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4200
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4200
Grades: 4-8
| 969 students
Rank: #44.
Renaissance Virtual School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6558 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5440
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5440
Grades: K-12
| 63 students
Rank: n/an/a
Student Support Services
Special Education School
6389 Clarkston Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-8080
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-8080
Grades: PK-12
| 1 students
Clarkston, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clarkston Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6397 Clarkston Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4350
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4350
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clarkston, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clarkston, MI include Clarkston Junior High School, Clarkston High School and Sashabaw Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clarkston?
5 public middle schools are located in Clarkston.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarkston?
Clarkston public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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