For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,555 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarkston Junior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6595 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5600
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5600
Gr: 7-12 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Clarkston High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6093 Flemings Lake Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3600
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-3600
Gr: 7-12 | 1,552 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Sashabaw Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5565 Pine Knob Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4200
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-4200
Gr: 5-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Renaissance Virtual School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6558 Waldon Rd
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5440
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 623-5440
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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
Gr: PK-12
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. Clarkston has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
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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