For the 2025 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 34% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Clare have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 (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 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
Clare, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
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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