For Clinton Township parents, one of the first steps to planning a child’s education is knowing which school they will attend.Â
Clinton Township, Michigan, is mainly served by two school districts. Understanding which neighborhood school is tied to your address helps your child start off on the right foot.Â
With this guide, we’ll help make the process earlier with quick steps to identify the designated school for your student.Â
What to know about Clinton Township’s schools
Clinton Township is mainly served by Chippewa Valley Schools and Clintondale Community Schools. Here’s a closer look at what you need to know about these school districts.Â
Chippewa Valley Schools
Chippewa Valley Schools offers a modern education to its more than 14,500 students. The award-winning district operates 12 elementary schools, four middle schools, two ninth-grade centers, three high schools and one preschool center. The International Academy of Macomb, a magnet International Baccalaureate school, is housed within the district, too.Â
- Key features: Chippewa Valley Schools is known for its top notch music, band and fine arts as well as a championship athletics program. The district also operates a one-to-one computer policy across all grades.Â
- Contact information: To contact Chippewa Valley Schools, visit https://chippewavalleyschools.org or call 586-723-2000.Â
Clintondale Community Schools
Clintondale Community Schools educates 1,677 students across kindergarten through grade12. The district is located northeast of Detroit, in Clinton Township.Â
- Key features: Students attending school in the Clintondale district learn in a safe environment that prepares them for college and a future career. Local colleges and the district form a partnership to help students get ahead. The district recently expanded its bus services to include students living more than a quarter of a mile from the school and opened a new early childhood center, too.Â
- Contact information: To contact Clintondale Community Schools, visit https://clintondaleschools.net or call 586-791-6300.Â
How to check your neighborhood school zone in Clinton Township
To get started, here are two simple ways to identify which school your address is assigned to.Â
Use online tools
Most school districts offer a clear school district boundary map to find the neighborhood school in the area. Use each district’s boundary map linked here to find your school: Chippewa Valley Schools and Clintondale Community Schools.Â
Chippewa Valley Schools also offers an interactive school locator tool for parents to find their neighborhood school.Â
Contact your district
Unsure about your address or a boundary line? You can call the district office on their main phone line for assistance.Â
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