Best Clinton County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 438 students in Clinton County, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Clinton County, MI are Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School, Michigan International Prep School and Midmichigan Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Clinton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1754 E Clark Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 574-4667
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Michigan International Prep School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8989 E Colony Rd
Elsie, MI 48831
(586) 291-5856
Gr: K-12 | 1,657 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Midmichigan Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
730 W Maple St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-5379
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Clinton County, MI?
How many public charter schools are located in Clinton County?
2 public charter schools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public charter schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).

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