For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 622 students in Clare, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Clare, MI are Claregladwin Area School and Clare Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clare, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Clare have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Clare, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
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%
Clare, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4041 East Mannsiding Rd
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
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
Gr: PK
John C Magnus Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3200a S Clare Ave
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Gr: 9-12
2050 West Cadillac Dr
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3805
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3805
Gr: PK
Wilhelm Joseph Magnus Building For Skilled Trades Learning (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3200b S Clare Ave
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clare, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clare, MI include Claregladwin Area School and Clare Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clare?
2 public preschools are located in Clare.
What is the racial composition of students in Clare?
Clare public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Clare are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clare include: Claregladwin Area School vs. Clare Primary School, Clare Primary School vs. Claregladwin Area School
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