For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,078 students in Clare, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clare, 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.
Clare, MI public elementary schools 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 Clare have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Public Elementary Schools 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 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
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 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 elementary schools in Clare, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clare, MI include Claregladwin Area School, Clare Middle School and Clare Primary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clare?
3 public elementary schools are located in Clare.
What is the racial composition of students in Clare?
Clare 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).
Which public elementary schools in Clare are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Clare include: Claregladwin Area School vs. Clare Primary School, Clare Primary School vs. Claregladwin Area School
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