Top Rankings
St. Johns School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,573 students in St. Johns School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in St. Johns School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,573 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
St. Johns School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#158 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.56
# American Indian Students
9 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
212 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
23 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
2,207 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
86%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
104 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
198
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
181
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
187
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
185
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
169
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
177
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
188
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
199
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
207
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
200
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
198
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
226
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
258
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,698 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,480 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,698
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,480
$17,693
Best St. Johns School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riley Elementary 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
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Eureka 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
| 133 students
Rank: #33.
St. Johns High 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
| 835 students
Rank: #44.
Strive Academy
Alternative 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
| 47 students
Rank: #55.
Oakview Elementary 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
| 305 students
Rank: #66.
St. Johns Middle 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
| 594 students
Rank: #77.
Gateway Elementary 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
| 356 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Johns School District?
St. Johns School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,573 students.
What is the rank of St. Johns School District?
St. Johns School District is ranked #178 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Johns School District?
86% of St. Johns School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Johns School District?
St. Johns School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is St. Johns School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,480 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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