For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 685 students in Inkster, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Inkster, MI are Inkster Preparatory Academy, American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll and American International Academy Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Inkster, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Inkster have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Inkster, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Inkster Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27355 Woodsfield St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 278-3825
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 278-3825
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
28955 Rosewood St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 713-5525
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 713-5525
Gr: 7-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
American International Academy Upper Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
28955 Rosewood St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 713-5525
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 713-5525
Gr: 3-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Inkster, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Inkster, MI include Inkster Preparatory Academy, American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll and American International Academy Upper Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Inkster?
3 public charter schools are located in Inkster.
What is the racial composition of students in Inkster?
Inkster public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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