For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,246 students in Saint Clair Shores, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Saint Clair Shores, MI are Greenwood Elementary School, Violet Elementary School and Masonic Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Clair Shores, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Saint Clair Shores have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Saint Clair Shores, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27900 Joan St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4178
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4178
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Violet Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22020 Violet St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8700
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Masonic Heights Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22100 Masonic Blvd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8500
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Avalon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20000 Avalon St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1001
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1001
Gr: PK-2 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Rodgers Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21601 Lanse St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 285-8600
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 285-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Saint Clair Shores, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Saint Clair Shores, MI include Greenwood Elementary School, Violet Elementary School and Masonic Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Saint Clair Shores?
5 public preschools are located in Saint Clair Shores.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Clair Shores?
Saint Clair Shores public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Saint Clair Shores are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Saint Clair Shores include: Violet Elementary School vs. Greenwood Elementary School, Masonic Heights Elementary School vs. Violet Elementary School, Violet Elementary School vs. Masonic Heights Elementary School
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