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Best Clare County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Clare County (2026)

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearClare County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20153
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# Students
46 Students
146,187 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearClare County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202523180179
202423174172
202323174174
201534162167
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
3 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearClare County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202515:113:111:1
202415:113:111:1
202315:114:111:1
201517:114:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearClare County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20250.000.520.65
20240.000.520.65
20230.000.530.65
20150.400.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
n/a
6,857 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
50 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
100%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearClare County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025100%65%52%
2024100%66%52%
2023100%65%52%
201575%70%58%
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# 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
34,364 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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