For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 2,928 students in Lansing, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lansing, MI are Windemere Park Charter Academy, Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School and Cole Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lansing, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Lansing have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Lansing, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windemere Park Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3100 W Saginaw St
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 327-0700
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 327-0700
Gr: K-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1754 E Clark Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 574-4667
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 574-4667
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Cole Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1915 W Mount Hope Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 372-0038
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 372-0038
Gr: K-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Holly Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Express Ct
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 882-9585
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 882-9585
Gr: K-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Insight School Of Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
526 S Creyts Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 580-0020
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 580-0020
Gr: 9-12 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Midmichigan Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
730 W Maple St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-5379
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-5379
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Lansing, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2924 Newark Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1390
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1390
Gr: Inquire with school | 4 students
4000 Woodcreek Ln
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1550
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1550
Gr: 4-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Lansing, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lansing, MI include Windemere Park Charter Academy, Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School and Cole Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Lansing?
7 public charter schools are located in Lansing.
What is the racial composition of students in Lansing?
Lansing public charter schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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