For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,526 students in 48420, MI.
The top ranked public schools in 48420, MI are Clio Intermediate School, Clio Elementary School and Clio Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48420 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48420, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48420, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clio Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11218 N Linden Rd
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 591-7652
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 591-7652
Grades: 4-5
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Clio Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12167 N Lewis Rd
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 591-5071
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 591-5071
Grades: PK-3
| 739 students
Rank: #33.
Clio Area High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mustang Dr
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 591-1358
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 591-1358
Grades: 8-12
| 712 students
Rank: #44.
Clio Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Rogers Ldg
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 591-0503
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 591-0503
Grades: 6-8
| 553 students
Rank: #55.
Clio Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mustang Dr
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 591-1417
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 591-1417
Grades: PK-12
| 97 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Rogers Ldg
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 670-1795
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 670-1795
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Rogers Ldg
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 670-1799
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 670-1799
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
48420, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11218 N Linden Rd
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 591-7652
Clio, MI 48420
(810) 591-7652
Grades: PK-3
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48420, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48420, MI include Clio Intermediate School, Clio Elementary School and Clio Area High School.
How many public schools are located in 48420?
7 public schools are located in 48420.
What is the racial composition of students in 48420?
48420 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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