Best 48617 Michigan Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,104 students in 48617, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48617, MI are Claregladwin Area School, Clare Middle School and Clare Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48617 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48617, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best 48617, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claregladwin Area School
Special Education School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4041 E Mannsiding Rd
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3682
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Clare Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
209 E State St
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-9979
Gr: 5-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Clare Primary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
205 E Wheaton Ave
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3438
Gr: PK-4 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 48617 Michigan

48617, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4041 East Mannsiding Rd
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
4041 East Mannsiding Rd
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-8616
Gr: PK
3200a S Clare Ave
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Gr: 9-12
1006 North Mcewan St
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3067
Gr: PK
2050 West Cadillac Dr
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3805
Gr: PK
3200b S Clare Ave
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Gr: 11-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 48617, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48617, MI include Claregladwin Area School, Clare Middle School and Clare Primary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48617?
3 public elementary schools are located in 48617.
What is the racial composition of students in 48617?
48617 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).

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