For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 626 students in 48879, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48879, MI are Clinton County Education Center and St. Johns Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48879 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48879, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48879, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clinton County Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4179 S Us Highway 27
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6831
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6831
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
St. Johns Middle School
(Math: 44% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 48879, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48879, MI include Clinton County Education Center and St. Johns Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 48879?
2 public middle schools are located in 48879.
What is the racial composition of students in 48879?
48879 public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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