For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 982 students in 48079, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48079, MI are St. Clair Middle School and Gearing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48079 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48079, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48079, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Clair Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4335 Yankee Rd
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1800
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1800
Grades: 5-8
| 632 students
Rank: #22.
Gearing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 N Carney Dr
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1650
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1650
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
48079, Michigan 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 North 9th St
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1550
Saint Clair, MI 48079
(810) 676-1550
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 48079, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48079, MI include St. Clair Middle School and Gearing Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48079?
2 public elementary schools are located in 48079.
What is the racial composition of students in 48079?
48079 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.
The Debate Over Mandatory AP Exams: Balancing Academic Rigor and Student Well-being
Some public schools are forcing students in AP courses to take the AP exam. Here's a look at both sides of the debate and the potential benefits in store for both students and high schools.
The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The world is in a constant state of change and those who fail to adjust fall behind. Unfortunately, the American public education system has not kept up with the times and is currently facing a number of serious problems. Keep reading to learn about the biggest failures affecting the modern U.S. public education system as well as some of the trends that could spark change.