Best Clare Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 95 students in Clare, MI (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,618 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Clare, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Clare, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Mennonite).

Private Schools in Clare, MI (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
East Dover School
(Amish)
6090 E Dover Rd
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-9178
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Great Lakes Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
720 Ann Arbor Trl
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 802-1377
Gr: 1-9 | 49 students
Shady Lawn Amish Parochial School
(Amish)
8605 Tobacco Dr
Clare, MI 48617
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students

Overview

This Town (Clare)
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
95 Students
147,718 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
9 Teachers
11,532 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

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
98,135 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
34,860 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%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clare?
100% of private schools in Clare are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Mennonite).

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