Best Clare County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 46 students in Clare County, MI.
100% of private elementary schools in Clare County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).

Private Elementary Schools in Clare County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
East Dover School
(Amish)
6090 E Dover Rd
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-9178
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Shady Lawn Amish Parochial School
(Amish)
8605 Tobacco Dr
Clare, MI 48617
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students

Overview

This County (Clare County)
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
46 Students
123,180 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
3 Teachers
9,751 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
3,498 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
4,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
4%
# Black Students
n/a
5,680 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
50 Students
82,869 Students
% White Students
100%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
170 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
28,408 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Clare County, MI?
2 private elementary schools are located in Clare County, MI.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Clare County?
100% of private elementary schools in Clare County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).

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