📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 21 Rated Districts in Macomb County, MI
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Armada Area Schools | Armada | 10/10 Excellent | 92nd |
| #2 | Romeo Community Schools | Romeo | 9/10 Excellent | 87th |
| #3 | Utica Community Schools | Sterling Heights | 8/10 Good | 79th |
| #4 | Chippewa Valley Schools | Clinton Township | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #5 | Lakeview Public Schools | Saint Clair Shores | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #6 | New Haven Community Schools | New Haven | 7/10 Good | 69th |
| #7 | Memphis Community Schools | Memphis | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #8 | Richmond Community Schools | Richmond | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #9 | L'Anse Creuse Public Schools | Clinton Township | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #10 | Fraser Public Schools | Fraser | 6/10 Average | 55th |
| #11 | Warren Consolidated Schools | Warren | 5/10 Average | 40th |
| #12 | Warren Woods Public Schools | Warren | 4/10 Below Average | 35th |
| #13 | Lake Shore Public Schools | Saint Clair Shores | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
| #14 | Center Line Public Schools | Center Line | 2/10 Poor | 19th |
| #15 | Roseville Community Schools | Roseville | 2/10 Poor | 10th |
| #16 | Van Dyke Public Schools | Warren | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
| #17 | Fitzgerald Public Schools | Warren | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
| #18 | South Lake Schools | Saint Clair Shores | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
| #19 | Clintondale Community Schools | Clinton Township | 1/10 Poor | 5th |
| #20 | Eastpointe Community Schools | Eastpointe | 1/10 Poor | 1st |
| #21 | Mount Clemens Community School District | Mount Clemens | 1/10 Poor | 1st |
Best School Districts in Macomb County, Michigan (2026)
This page lists the 21 public school districts headquartered in Macomb County, Michigan that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Michigan, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Macomb County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Macomb County, Michigan? ▼
Among the 21 rated districts in Macomb County, Michigan, the highest-rated is Armada Area Schools (Armada), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 92nd percentile of Michigan districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.