For the 2024-25 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 10,809 students in Clinton County, MI (there are 5 private schools, serving 797 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Clinton County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Clinton County, MI are David Scott Elementary School, Waldron Elementary And Middle School and Dewitt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clinton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
David Scott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
804 Wilson St
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3400
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3400
Grades: 2-4
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
Waldron Elementary And Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11214 W Kent St
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2160
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2160
Grades: K-8
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Dewitt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2957 W Herbison Rd
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3200
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 692 students
Rank: #44.
Leonard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
732 Mabbit Rd
Ovid, MI 48866
(989) 834-5029
Ovid, MI 48866
(989) 834-5029
Grades: K-2
| 311 students
Rank: #55.
Riley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5935 West Pratt Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-5100
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #66.
Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5101 S Clintonia Rd
Westphalia, MI 48894
(989) 587-5100
Westphalia, MI 48894
(989) 587-5100
Grades: 6-12
| 468 students
Rank: #77.
Eureka School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7500 N Welling Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4900
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 138 students
Rank: #88.
Dewitt High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13601 Panther Dr
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3100
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 962 students
Rank: #99.
Fowler High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 South Wright Rd
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2250
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2250
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Rank: #1010.
Ovidelsie High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8989 E Colony Rd
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 834-2271
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 834-2271
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #1111.
Herbison Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3147 W Herbison Rd
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3300
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3300
Grades: 4-6
| 495 students
Rank: #1212.
St. Johns High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 W Sickles St
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4100
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 892 students
Rank: #1313.
Clinton County Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4179 S Us Highway 27
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6831
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6831
Grades: PK-12
| 49 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1754 E Clark Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 574-4667
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 574-4667
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Strive Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1013 S Us Highway 27
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-0170
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-0170
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #1616.
Oakview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 S Clinton Ave
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4500
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #1717.
St. Johns Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 W Townsend Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4300
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Rank: #1818.
Ovidelsie Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4041 N Hollister Rd
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 862-4238
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 862-4238
Grades: 6-8
| 301 students
Rank: #1919.
Wacousta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9135 W Herbison Rd
Eagle, MI 48822
(517) 925-5940
Eagle, MI 48822
(517) 925-5940
Grades: K-4
| 431 students
Rank: #2020.
Bath High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6175 Clark Rd
Bath, MI 48808
(517) 641-6724
Bath, MI 48808
(517) 641-6724
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Rank: #2121.
Ee Knight Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 N Tyler Dr
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 862-5170
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 862-5170
Grades: 3-5
| 287 students
Rank: #2222.
Bath Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13789 Webster Rd
Bath, MI 48808
(517) 641-6771
Bath, MI 48808
(517) 641-6771
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #2323.
Bath Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13675 Webster Rd
Bath, MI 48808
(517) 641-6781
Bath, MI 48808
(517) 641-6781
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #2424.
Gateway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 N Lansing St
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4600
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #2525.
Ovidelsie Comm Edalt High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
732 Mabbit Rd
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 834-2271
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 834-2271
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #2626.
Cumberland School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Cumberland Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1280
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1280
Grades: PK-4
| 249 students
Rank: #2727.
Gier Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Gier St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1360
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1360
Grades: PK-3
| 272 students
Rank: #2828.
Midmichigan Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
730 W Maple St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-5379
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-5379
Grades: PK-8
| 348 students
Rank: #2929.
Sheridan Road
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16900 Cedar St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1630
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1630
Grades: 4-7
| 342 students
Rank: n/an/a
Schavey Road Elementary School
Magnet School
1721 Schavey Rd
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3500
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3500
Grades: PK-2
| 508 students
Clinton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 East Thomas St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1150
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1150
Grades: 6-8
| 591 students
1013 South Us Hwy 27
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6831
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6831
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Delta Mills Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
6816 Delta River Drive
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 925-5600
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 925-5600
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Early Lansing Community College Head Start (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
820 North Washington Ave
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-3504
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-3504
Grades: PK
| n/a students
East Essex School (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
5531 W. Lowe Road
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4700
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4700
Grades: K-2
| 84 students
2583 Green Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4800
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4800
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
205 West Washington St
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3460
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3460
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Grand River Head Start Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1107 East Grand River Ave
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 999-2730
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 999-2730
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Grand River Magnet School (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
1107 E. Grand River Avenue
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1370
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1370
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Great Lakes Online School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
8989 E Colony Rd
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 834-2271
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 834-2271
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
1754 E. Clark Road
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 325-6822
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 325-6822
Grades: K-5
| 167 students
High Street Head Start (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1717 North High St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 487-3994
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 487-3994
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Mt Vernon Head Start (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
3338 North Waverly Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 323-2206
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 323-2206
Grades: PK
| n/a students
615 North Main St
Ovid, MI 48866
(989) 834-5022
Ovid, MI 48866
(989) 834-5022
Grades: PK
| n/a students
615 N. Main Street
Ovid, MI 48866
(989) 834-5022
Ovid, MI 48866
(989) 834-5022
Grades: K-3
| 414 students
5101 South Clintonia Rd
Westphalia, MI 48894
(989) 587-5100
Westphalia, MI 48894
(989) 587-5100
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
16900 Cedar St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1630
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1630
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Turning Point Youth Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
101 West Townsend Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-1177
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-1177
Grades: 5-12
| 53 students
1012 N. Walnut Street
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 325-6880
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 325-6880
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
201 N. School Street
Westphalia, MI 48894
(989) 593-3488
Westphalia, MI 48894
(989) 593-3488
Grades: K
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clinton County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Clinton County, MI include David Scott Elementary School, Waldron Elementary And Middle School and Dewitt Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Clinton County?
30 public schools are located in Clinton County.
What percentage of students in Clinton County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Clinton County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clinton County include: St. Johns High School vs. Dewitt High School, Riley Elementary School vs. Bath Elementary School, Bath High School vs. Dewitt High School
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