For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,954 students in 48043, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 871 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 48043, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 48043, MI are Mt Clemens Montessori Academy, Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center School and Clinton Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48043 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48043, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48043, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Clemens Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1070 Hampton Rd
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 465-5545
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 465-5545
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 N Rose St
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-6553
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-6553
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Clinton Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Mulberry St
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 723-5200
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 723-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Prevail Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
353 Cass Ave
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 783-0173
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 783-0173
Gr: K-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Mount Clemens High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
155 Cass Ave
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 461-3400
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 461-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mount Clemens Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
161 Cass Ave
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 461-3400
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 461-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Seminole Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Mulberry St
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 461-3900
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 461-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 48043, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48043, MI include Mt Clemens Montessori Academy, Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center School and Clinton Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 48043?
7 public schools are located in 48043.
What percentage of students in 48043 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 48043 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48043?
48043 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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