For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,604 students in Clare County, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clare County, MI are Claregladwin Area School, Clare Middle School and Farwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clare County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clare County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Clare Middle 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
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 314 students
Rank: #44.
Clare Primary 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: PK-4
| 579 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 306 students
Rank: #66.
Harrison Middle 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: #77.
Robert M Larson Elementary 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
| 598 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
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 elementary schools in Clare County, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clare County, MI include Claregladwin Area School, Clare Middle School and Farwell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clare County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Clare County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clare County?
Clare County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% 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 County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Clare County include: Clare Middle School vs. Farwell Middle School, Farwell Middle School vs. Clare Middle School, Farwell Elementary School vs. Clare Primary School
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