For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,715 students in 48043, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 48043, MI are Mt Clemens Montessori Academy, Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center School and Clinton Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48043 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48043, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48043, MI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Clemens Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1070 Hampton Rd
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 465-5545
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 465-5545
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 N Rose St
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-6553
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-6553
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Clinton Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Mulberry St
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 723-5200
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 723-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Prevail Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
353 Cass Ave
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 783-0173
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 783-0173
Gr: K-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mount Clemens Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
161 Cass Ave
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 461-3400
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 461-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Seminole Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Mulberry St
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 461-3900
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 461-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 48043, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 48043, MI include Mt Clemens Montessori Academy, Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center School and Clinton Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48043?
6 public elementary schools are located in 48043.
What is the racial composition of students in 48043?
48043 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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