For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,575 students in Clare Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Clare Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
1,575 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clare Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#388 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
91%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,896 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,944 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,896
$18,510
Spending / Student
$10,944
$17,693
Best Clare Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Clare High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
306 Schoolcrest Ave
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-7789
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-7789
Gr: 9-12 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Clare Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 E State St
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-9979
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-9979
Gr: 5-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Clare Primary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 E Wheaton Ave
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3438
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3438
Gr: PK-4 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clare Public Schools?
Clare Public Schools manages 4 public schools serving 1,575 students.
What is the rank of Clare Public Schools?
Clare Public Schools is ranked #405 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Clare Public Schools?
91% of Clare Public Schools students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clare Public Schools?
Clare Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Clare Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,944 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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