For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 788 students in Clawson, MI (there are , serving 350 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in Clawson, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clawson, MI are Clawson Middle School, Kenwood Elementary School and Clawson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clawson, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Clawson have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Clawson, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clawson Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 John M Ave
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4200
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4200
Gr: 5-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 Nahma Ave
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-3838
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-3838
Gr: PK-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Clawson High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 John M Ave
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4200
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4200
Gr: 7-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Clawson, Michigan 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
940 N Selfridge Blvd
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4949
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4949
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clawson, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Clawson, MI include Clawson Middle School, Kenwood Elementary School and Clawson High School.
How many public schools are located in Clawson?
3 public schools are located in Clawson.
What percentage of students in Clawson go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in Clawson are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clawson?
Clawson public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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