For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,860 students in Clare County, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 46 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Clare County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Clare County, MI are Claregladwin Area School, Clare High School and Clare Pioneer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clare County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Clare County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clare County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Claregladwin Area School
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4041 East Mannsiding Rd
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3682
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3682
Grades: PK-12
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Clare High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 Schoolcrest Ave
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-7789
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-7789
Grades: 9-12
| 443 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
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
| 40 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Farwell Timberland Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2655 W Ludington Dr
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-7219
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-7219
Grades: 8-12
| 47 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Harrison Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 S 5th St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: #66.
Clare Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 East State St
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-9979
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-9979
Grades: 5-8
| 481 students
Rank: #77.
Farwell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
399 East Michigan St
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9913
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9913
Grades: 8-12
| 341 students
Rank: #88.
Farwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
268 East Ohio St
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9916
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9916
Grades: PK-3
| 302 students
Rank: #99.
Farwell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 East Ohio St
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9915
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9915
Grades: 4-7
| 299 students
Rank: #1010.
Harrison Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
710 South 5th St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7194
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7194
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
Rank: #1111.
Clare Primary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 East Wheaton Ave
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3438
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3438
Grades: PK-4
| 587 students
Rank: #1212.
Harrison Community High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 South 5th St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Grades: 9-12
| 337 students
Rank: n/an/a
455 West Spruce St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-3259
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-3259
Grades: K-5
| 606 students
Clare County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 529
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-6051
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-6051
Grades: K-5
| 144 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
420 W. Spruce Street
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-3259
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-3259
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Farwell Area Early College High School (Closed 2015)
Magnet School
399 E Michigan St
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9913
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9913
Grades: 10-12
| 64 students
201 North 4th St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-6902
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-6902
Grades: 3-5
| 293 students
John C Magnus Center (Closed 2021)
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 County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Clare County, MI include Claregladwin Area School, Clare High School and Clare Pioneer High School.
How many public schools are located in Clare County, MI?
13 public schools are located in Clare County, MI.
What percentage of students in Clare County, MI go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Clare County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clare County, MI?
Clare County, MI public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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