For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 95 students in Clare, MI (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,601 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Clare, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
Private Schools in Clare, MI (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Great Lakes Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
720 Ann Arbor Trl
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 802-1377
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 802-1377
Gr: 1-9 | 49 students
Overview
This Town (Clare)
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
95 Students
147,690 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9 Teachers
11,531 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
n/a
6,925 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
101 Students
98,129 Students
% White Students
100%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
34,838 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Clare, MI?
3 private schools are located in Clare, MI.
What percentage of students in Clare go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Clare are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
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