For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,179 students in 49686, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 49686, MI are Old Mission Peninsula School, Grand Traverse Academy and Woodland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 49686 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49686, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49686, MI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Mission Peninsula School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2699 Island View Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 225-0225
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 225-0225
Gr: K-6 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Grand Traverse Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1245 Hammond Rd E
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 932-6008
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 932-6008
Gr: PK-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Woodland School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7224 Supply Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 947-7474
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 947-7474
Gr: K-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 49686, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 49686, MI include Old Mission Peninsula School, Grand Traverse Academy and Woodland School.
How many public charter schools are located in 49686?
3 public charter schools are located in 49686.
What is the racial composition of students in 49686?
49686 public charter schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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