For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,922 students in Clare County, MI (there are , serving 46 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Clare County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Clare County, MI are Claregladwin Area School, Clare Pioneer High School and Farwell Timberland Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clare County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Clare County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clare County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Claregladwin Area School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-12
| 49 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Clare Pioneer High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Farwell Timberland Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2655 W Ludington Dr
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-7219
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-7219
Grades: 8-12
| 44 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Harrison Alternative Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 W Spruce St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Grades: 8-11
| 31 students
Rank: #55.
Clare High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
306 Schoolcrest Ave
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-7789
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-7789
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Clare Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 E State St
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-9979
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-9979
Grades: 5-8
| 489 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Farwell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
480 E Ohio St
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9913
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9913
Grades: 8-12
| 335 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: PK-3
| 329 students
Rank: #99.
Harrison Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 S 5th St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Grades: 9-12
| 341 students
Rank: #1010.
Clare Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 E Wheaton Ave
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3438
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3438
Grades: K-4
| 606 students
Rank: #1111.
Farwell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Ohio St
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9915
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9915
Grades: 4-7
| 300 students
Rank: #1212.
Harrison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 S 5th St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7194
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7194
Grades: 6-8
| 282 students
Rank: #1313.
Robert M Larson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 W Spruce St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-3259
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-3259
Grades: K-5
| 606 students
Clare County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 529
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-6051
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-6051
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
4041 East Mannsiding Rd
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: PK
| n/a students
420 W. Spruce Street
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-3259
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-3259
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Farwell Area Early College High School (Closed 2015)
Magnet School
399 E Michigan St
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9913
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9913
Grades: 10-12
| 64 students
201 North 4th St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-6902
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-6902
Grades: 3-5
| 293 students
John C Magnus Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3200a S Clare Ave
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1006 North Mcewan St
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3067
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3067
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2050 West Cadillac Dr
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3805
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3805
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3200b S Clare Ave
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3851
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clare County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Clare County, MI include Claregladwin Area School, Clare Pioneer High School and Farwell Timberland Alternative High School.
How many public schools are located in Clare County?
13 public schools are located in Clare County.
What percentage of students in Clare County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Clare County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clare County?
Clare County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Clare County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clare County include: Farwell Middle School vs. Clare Middle School, Clare Middle School vs. Farwell Middle School, Farwell High School vs. Clare High School
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