For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,619 students in Saint Johns, MI (there are , serving 308 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Saint Johns, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Saint Johns, MI are Riley Elementary School, Eureka School and St. Johns High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Johns, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Saint Johns have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Saint Johns, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5935 West Pratt Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-5100
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Eureka School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7500 N Welling Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4900
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Rank: #33.
St. Johns High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 W Sickles St
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4100
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 835 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #55.
Strive Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1013 S Us Highway 27
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-0170
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-0170
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #66.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 S Clinton Ave
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4500
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #77.
St. Johns Middle School
(Math: 40% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #88.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 N Lansing St
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4600
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Saint Johns, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1013 South Us Hwy 27
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6831
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-6831
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5531 W. Lowe Road
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4700
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4700
Grades: K-2
| 84 students
2583 Green Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4800
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4800
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
Turning Point Youth Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
101 West Townsend Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-1177
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 224-1177
Grades: 5-12
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saint Johns, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Saint Johns, MI include Riley Elementary School, Eureka School and St. Johns High School.
How many public schools are located in Saint Johns?
8 public schools are located in Saint Johns.
What percentage of students in Saint Johns go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Saint Johns are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Johns?
Saint Johns public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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