Resident secondary students attend the Elma High School. Even so, McCleary students do consistently well on achievement tests. The main school building was constructed in 1949. Since that time three major additions have been added plus a covered play area for students. Total floor area is in excess of 50,000 square feet.
Student transportation is provided by five buses and one mini-van.
Many of the students using the buses live within a one mile radius of the school. The McCleary School District currently enrolls approximately 300 students in grades K-8th. The average class size is 19 students per class. Smaller classes result in teachers who are familiar with students' needs, which allows them to provide quality instruction on an individual basis. The school also operates a preschool program serving approximately 50 students.