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Clare Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 95 students in Clare, MI, 6% of all K-12 students in Clare, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Clare, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Mennonite).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Clare, MI (2026-27)

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

3
Private Schools
95
Students
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Clare)
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
95 Students
146,071 Students
0.00
0.52
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
4%
# Black Students
0 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
0%
5%
# White Students
101 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
100%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
0%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
9 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

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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