For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 758 students in Clara City, MN.
The top ranked public school in Clara City, MN is Maccray Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clara City, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Clara City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clara City, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maccray Secondary
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 Wolverine Dr
Clara City, MN 56222
(320) 847-2154
Clara City, MN 56222
(320) 847-2154
Grades: 6-12
| 402 students
Rank: n/an/a
711 Wolverine Dr
Clara City, MN 56222
(320) 847-2154
Clara City, MN 56222
(320) 847-2154
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Clara City, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 690
Clara City, MN 56222
(320) 847-3525
Clara City, MN 56222
(320) 847-3525
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Maccray Area Learning Program (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
711 Wolverine Drive
Clara City, MN 56222
(320) 847-2154
Clara City, MN 56222
(320) 847-2154
Grades: 10-12
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clara City, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Clara City, MN include Maccray Secondary.
How many public schools are located in Clara City?
2 public schools are located in Clara City.
What is the racial composition of students in Clara City?
Clara City public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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