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Clare County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 46 students in Clare County, MI (there are 13 public schools, serving 3,880 public students). 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Clare County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Clare County (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 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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Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
46 Students
146,071 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
3 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.52
# 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
50 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Clare County, MI?
2 private schools are located in Clare County, MI.
What percentage of students in Clare County go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Clare County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Clare County?
100% of private schools in Clare County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).

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