For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 640 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 11% 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 (2025-26)
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 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
48879, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5531 W. Lowe Road
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4700
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4700
Gr: K-2 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
2583 Green Rd
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4800
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(989) 227-4800
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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
Gr: 5-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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