For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 5,877 students in Saint Clair Shores, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI are Ardmore Elementary School, Princeton Elementary School and Greenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Clair Shores, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ardmore Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27001 Greater Mack Ave
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4160
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4160
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Princeton Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20300 Statler St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4190
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4190
Grades: K-5
| 643 students
Rank: #33.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27900 Rockwood St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4130
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4130
Grades: 6-8
| 974 students
Rank: #55.
Harmon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24800 Harmon St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 445-4184
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 445-4184
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Rank: #66.
Violet Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #77.
Masonic Heights Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22100 Masonic Blvd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8500
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #88.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23101 Masonic Blvd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8800
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 695 students
Rank: #99.
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
Grades: PK-2
| 328 students
Rank: #1010.
Lakeview Virtual School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27575 Harper Ave
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4000
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4000
Grades: K-12
| 47 students
Rank: #1111.
Rodgers Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21601 Lanse St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 285-8600
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 285-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #1212.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22700 California St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1101
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1101
Grades: 3-5
| 314 students
Rank: #1313.
South Lake Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21621 California St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1301
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1301
Grades: 6-8
| 292 students
Saint Clair Shores, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
23055 Masonic Blvd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8880
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8880
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
27575 Harper Ave
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-2530
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-2530
Grades: PK
| n/a students
27575 Harper Ave.
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4000
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 445-4000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
23500 Pare Street
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1200
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
(586) 435-1200
Grades: K-6
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI include Ardmore Elementary School, Princeton Elementary School and Greenwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saint Clair Shores?
13 public elementary schools are located in Saint Clair Shores.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Clair Shores?
Saint Clair Shores public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores include: South Lake Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School, Jefferson Middle School vs. South Lake Middle School, Masonic Heights Elementary School vs. Violet Elementary School
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