| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fowler Public Schools | Fowler | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 443 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Pewamo-Westphalia Community School District | Westphalia | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 658 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| St. Johns Public Schools | Saint Johns | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 2,606 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Grand Ledge Public Schools | Eagle | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 5,096 | 8 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ovid-Elsie Area Schools | Elsie | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 1,344 | 5 | K–12 | 2 |
| Bath Community Schools | Bath | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 1,006 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fulton Schools | Maple Rapids | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 558 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| DeWitt Public Schools | Dewitt | Not rated | 3,108 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Clinton County compares
Together they enroll 14,819 students across 35 schools. The largest is Grand Ledge Public Schools with 5,096 students. Districts here average 7.4/10, above the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10. 1 of the 8 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Clinton County, Michigan
Clinton County has 8 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Clinton County is Fowler Public Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Michigan. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Clinton County, MI?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Clinton County, MI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Clinton County, MI?
Of the districts serving Clinton County, Fowler Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th percentile among Michigan school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Michigan reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Michigan only, never across state lines.