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Top Michigan Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 45% of public school students in Michigan are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Michigan is Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School, Barry Isd Special Education, and Big Jackson Public School, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%

Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Michigan (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
5277 Calhoun St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 581-2223
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Barry Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
555 W Woodlawn Ave
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Battle Creek Mathsci Center
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
171 Michigan Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9440
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Big Jackson Public School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
4020 E 13 Mile Rd
Paris, MI 49338
(231) 796-8947
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Bridge Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
3120 Carpenter Ave
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 462-6200
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Career Development School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
106 S 6th St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 850-6800
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Central Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
2459 S Industrial Hwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-5
4100 Martin St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 361-1083
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Community Educational Resource Center
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
455 E Scripps Rd
Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5436
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Coor Special Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
11051 N Cut Rd
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-9583
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Covenant High School Grand Rapids
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
50 Antoine St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 364-2000
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Duncan Lake Transitions Program
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: Inquire with school
9050 Kraft Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-0219
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
George Crockett Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
4851 14th St
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 896-6078
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-4
14510 2nd Ave
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 865-6024
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Global Tech Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
1715 E Forest Ave
Ypsilanti, MI 48198
(734) 390-9625
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Greater Heights Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-6
3196 W Pasadena Ave
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 768-3860
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Isabella Day Treatment
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
2007 E Preston St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2290
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Keys Grace Academy
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
27321 Hampden St
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 629-7700
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Lighthouse Academy The Pier
Alternative School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
703 Ball Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Madison Preparatory High School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
915 E 11 Mile Rd
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 543-5465
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Michael J Mcgivney
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
925 N River Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2780
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Michigan Mathematics And Science Academy Dequindre
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
27300 Dequindre Rd
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 353-2108
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Michigan Mathematics And Science Academy Lorraine
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
28501 Lorraine Ave
Warren, MI 48093
(586) 920-2163
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
248 9th St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 926-2885
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
21700 Marlow St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(313) 539-4115
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Perry Learning Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
11920 S Saginaw St
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
(810) 591-6077
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Phoenix Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
247 School Dr
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-3231
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Pittsfield Acres Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
4377 Textile Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 210-0660
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Pontiac Academy For Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Pontiac Academy For Student Success
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
1051 Arlene Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-7323
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Project Search
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
735 E Shaw Ln
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1210
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Riverside Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
7124 Miller Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 624-3200
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Riverside Academy West Campus
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
6409 Schaefer Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 624-3600
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
St. Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 4-12
1130 N State St
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8800
Rank: #1 - 391. - 39.
Three Oaks Public School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
1212 Kingsley St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-3365
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Michigan average of public schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Michigan average of public schools students eligible for free lunch is 45%% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Michigan?
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Michigan?
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Michigan is Barry Isd Special Education, with a value of 100%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School, with a value of 100%.

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