Total enrollment
1,601
-51 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Clare
Michigan · Public K-12
Clare's public-school footprint covers 5 campuses with combined enrollment of about 1,601 students, averaging 320 per campus.
7-year change in Clare
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 94%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clare High School | High | 09-12 | 478 |
| Clare Middle School | Middle | 05-08 | 474 |
| Clare Pioneer High School | High | 09-12 | 45 |
| Clare Primary School | Elementary | PK-04 | 557 |
| ClareGladwin Area School | Combined | PK-12 | 47 |
About Clare
Clare is a sparse Michigan city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 1,601 students total.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 320, lower than the state mean of about 406.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 3%: 1,652 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,601 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 94% to 90%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Clare discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.