For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,697 students in 48082, MI (there are , serving 173 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 48082, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 48082, MI are Lake Shore High School, Violet Elementary School and Masonic Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48082 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48082, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48082, MI Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Shore High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22980 E 13 Mile Rd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8900
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Violet Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22020 Violet St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8700
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Masonic Heights Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22100 Masonic Blvd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8500
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23101 Masonic Blvd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8800
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
North Lake High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
23340 Elmira St
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8780
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8780
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
48082, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
23055 Masonic Blvd
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8880
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
(586) 285-8880
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 48082, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48082, MI include Lake Shore High School, Violet Elementary School and Masonic Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 48082?
5 public schools are located in 48082.
What percentage of students in 48082 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 48082 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48082?
48082 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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