Public schools in Mount Clemens, MI
8 open public schools with an address in Mount Clemens, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,954
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.4:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Mount Clemens public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Mount Clemens, MI: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,954 students, an average of 279 per school. The largest campus is Prevail Academy (534 students).
Mount Clemens Community School District operates the most schools here (3), and 3 regular districts have at least one Mount Clemens campus, plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 18.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 77% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Mount Clemens
Mount Clemens Community School District
Public school district
3 schools in Mount Clemens
Chippewa Valley Schools
Public school district
1 school in Mount Clemens · 20 total
L'Anse Creuse Public Schools
Public school district
1 school in Mount Clemens · 19 total
Michigan Department of Human Services
State operated agency
1 school in Mount Clemens · 2 total
Mt. Clemens Montessori Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Mount Clemens
Prevail Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Mount Clemens
Elementary schools in Mount Clemens
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Valley Elementary School Chippewa Valley Schools | PK–05 | 322 | 18.4:1 | |
| Mt Clemens Montessori Academy Mt. Clemens Montessori Academy · Charter | PK–05 | 278 | 19.5:1 | |
| Prevail Academy Prevail Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 534 | 17.2:1 | |
| Seminole Academy Mount Clemens Community School District | PK–05 | 407 | 19.4:1 |
Middle schools in Mount Clemens
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Clemens Middle School Mount Clemens Community School District | 06–08 | 151 | 25.8:1 |
High schools in Mount Clemens
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Youth Treatment Center Michigan Department of Human Services · Special Education School | 06–12 | — | — | |
| Mount Clemens High School Mount Clemens Community School District | 09–12 | 239 | 17.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Mount Clemens
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center School L'Anse Creuse Public Schools · Alternative School | KG–12 | 23 | 8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.7%
- Hispanic4.9%
- Black54.5%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial14.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Mount Clemens schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,954 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mount Clemens
How many public schools are in Mount Clemens, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Mount Clemens: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,954 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mount Clemens?
Schools with an address in Mount Clemens belong to 6 education agencies, led by Mount Clemens Community School District (3 schools), Chippewa Valley Schools (1 school), L'Anse Creuse Public Schools (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Mount Clemens?
Mount Clemens High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Mount Clemens, with 239 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Mount Clemens?
Yes. 2 of the 8 public schools in Mount Clemens are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Mt Clemens Montessori Academy, Prevail Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Mount Clemens schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mount Clemens public schools is 18.4:1, higher than the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Mount Clemens guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Michigan cities