Best Schools in Saint Johns, Michigan
10 schools · 6 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Saint Johns?
Use this page to compare every school in Saint Johns by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Clinton County Education Center
Other · Clinton County Resa. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
St Johns High School
High · St. Johns Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Oakview Elementary School
Elementary · St. Johns Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Saint Johns for 2026 are Clinton County Education Center (7.6/10), St Johns High School (7.2/10), and Oakview Elementary School (7.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 10 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
10
8 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.0
out of 10
Median Home
$215,100
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
10
8 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.0
out of 10
Median Home
$215,100
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 7.6/10 despite 39% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Saint Johns schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Saint Johns
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clinton County Education Center | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | St Johns High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Oakview Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Eureka School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | St Johns Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Riley Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Strive Academy | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | St Peter Lutheran Church & School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | St Joseph Catholic School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Gateway Elementary School | 3.5 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.0/10
- Median household income
- $78,845
- Median home value
- $215,100
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 81%
30% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Saint Johns compares
Michigan rank
#227 of 372
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Michigan avg (6.2)
Median household income
$79k
107% of Michigan median
Schools in this city
10
About Schools in Saint Johns, Michigan
Saint Johns, Michigan has 8 ranked public schools, giving parents a compact but meaningful landscape to navigate. The city averages 6.9 out of 10 — a solid mid-range baseline that masks a real split in performance. Three schools, or 38%, clear the 7-point mark, and two of them land at the very top of that group.
Eureka School and Clinton County Education Center both score 9.1 out of 10, sharing the highest rating in the city. Eureka's score is especially notable at the elementary level, where it sets the bar for the entire local system. Riley Elementary reinforces that strength, scoring 8.6 — also well above the city average. Together, these three schools anchor the high end of Saint Johns' public options and give families genuine choices in the early grades.
The picture shifts moving up. Oakview Elementary comes in at 6.1, and St Johns Middle School scores 5.8 — both below the city average of 6.9. The gap between the top elementary performers and the middle school is the most important pattern in this dataset. Parents with children currently in a high-scoring elementary should factor that transition into their planning now, not at the end of fifth grade.
Practically, Saint Johns rewards parents who think about the full K–8 arc rather than a single enrollment decision. The concentration of strong performers at the elementary level is a real asset — if your child can access Eureka or Riley, the scores back those choices clearly. For middle school, the data warrants a closer look: visit St Johns Middle School, ask about academic programming, and find out how students from the top-rated feeders tend to progress. The city's 6.9 average is respectable for a community this size, but the spread from 5.8 to 9.1 means individual school selection matters far more than the citywide number alone suggests.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.0 | ||
| 2 | 133 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.5 | ||
| 3 | 303 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.3 | ||
| 4 | 356 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.5 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 32 students · Pre-K–7th | 5.1 | ||
| 2 | St Joseph Catholic School
Private
211 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.5 | ||
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 594 students · 6th–8th | 6.4 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 835 students · 9th–12th | 7.2 |
| 2 | 47 students · 9th–12th | 5.8 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.6 |
Schools in Saint Johns
Saint Johns, Michigan · 10 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$78,845
Median Home Value
$215,100
Median Rent
$884/mo
Population
18,472
College Educated
24%
Homeownership
81%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Community Profile
Saint Johns has a median household income of $78,845. It is a community where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $215,100, with a median rent of $884/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.5%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Michigan
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 2
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Saint Johns, Michigan
How many schools are in Saint Johns, Michigan?
Saint Johns has 10 schools, including 8 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Saint Johns, Michigan?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Saint Johns is 6.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Saint Johns, Michigan?
The top-ranked school in Saint Johns on MySchoolScout is Clinton County Education Center with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Saint Johns, Michigan?
The top-ranked elementary school in Saint Johns on MySchoolScout is Oakview Elementary School with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Saint Johns, Michigan?
The top-ranked middle school in Saint Johns on MySchoolScout is St Johns Middle School with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What is the best high school in Saint Johns, Michigan?
The top-ranked high school in Saint Johns on MySchoolScout is St Johns High School with a composite score of 7.2/10.
How many school districts serve Saint Johns, Michigan?
Saint Johns is served by 2 school districts: St. Johns Public Schools, Clinton County Resa.
What is the education level in Saint Johns, Michigan?
According to Census data, 24% of adults in Saint Johns have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Saint Johns, Michigan?
The median household income in Saint Johns is approximately $78,845 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Saint Johns, Michigan?
Yes, Saint Johns has 2 private schools alongside 8 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Peter Lutheran Church & School with a score of 5.1/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Saint Johns, Michigan?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Saint Johns is 15.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Saint Johns, Michigan?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.