For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,618 students in Clare, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 95 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Clare, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Clare, MI are Claregladwin Area School, Clare Pioneer High School and Clare High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clare, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Clare have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clare, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Claregladwin Area School
Special Education School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4041 E Mannsiding Rd
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3682
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3682
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Clare Pioneer High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
670 Ann Arbor Trl
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3067
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3067
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #33.
Clare High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
306 Schoolcrest Ave
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-7789
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-7789
Grades: 9-12
| 482 students
Rank: #44.
Clare Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 E State St
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-9979
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-9979
Grades: 5-8
| 482 students
Rank: #55.
Clare Primary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 E Wheaton Ave
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3438
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3438
Grades: PK-4
| 579 students
Clare, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4041 East Mannsiding Rd
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Community Based Early Childhood (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
4041 East Mannsiding Rd
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-8616
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-8616
Grades: PK
| n/a students
John C Magnus Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3200a S Clare Ave
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1006 North Mcewan St
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3067
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3067
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2050 West Cadillac Dr
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3805
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3805
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3200b S Clare Ave
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clare, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Clare, MI include Claregladwin Area School, Clare Pioneer High School and Clare High School.
How many public schools are located in Clare?
5 public schools are located in Clare.
What percentage of students in Clare go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Clare are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clare?
Clare public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Clare are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clare include: Claregladwin Area School vs. Clare Primary School, Clare Primary School vs. Claregladwin Area School
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