Clare Public Schools, Michigan

Clare Public Schools is a unified school district in Clare County and Isabella County, Michigan, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 9,309 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 124 sq mi (322 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
9,309 ± 574
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Clare County63% of the district’s landIsabella County37% of the district’s land
Land area
124 sq mi (322 km²)
Median household income
$58,136 ± $6,644
Median home value
$156,100 ± $11,418
Water area
1.04 sq mi (2.7 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2609750
Coordinates (central point)
43.837835, -84.717173

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Clare Public Schools, largest first

  1. Grant Township3,416 people
  2. Clare (city)3,324 people
  3. Sheridan Township1,970 people
  4. Vernon Township1,271 people
  5. Wise Township1,160 people
  6. Loomis (CDP)200 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Farwell Area Schools11 mi west
  2. Coleman Community School District11 mi southeast
  3. Mount Pleasant City School District14 mi south
  4. Harrison Community Schools15 mi north
  5. Beaverton Rural Schools18 mi east
  6. Gladwin Community Schools18 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Clare Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Clare Public Schools before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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