Claregladwin Area School

Claregladwin Area School is a public school in Clare, MI, part of the Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District. The school serves approximately 43 students in grades Pre-K – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 4.3:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9/10, placing it in the 97.2th percentile among MI schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 72% proficiency in math, 41 points above the state average and 72% in reading/language arts, 31 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $56,601, where 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 43 students, Claregladwin Area School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 4.3:1, Claregladwin Area School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Claregladwin Area School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.