For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 936 students in Clare County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Clare County, MI are Claregladwin Area School, Farwell Elementary School and Clare Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clare County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Clare County 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 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Clare County (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 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Farwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
268 E Ohio St
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9916
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9916
Gr: PK-3 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
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 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clare County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clare County, MI include Claregladwin Area School, Farwell Elementary School and Clare Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clare County?
3 public preschools are located in Clare County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clare County?
Clare County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Clare County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clare County include: Farwell Elementary School vs. Clare Primary School, Clare Primary School vs. Farwell Elementary School, Claregladwin Area School vs. Clare Primary School
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