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Best Michigan Charter Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 297 charter public elementary schools serving 134,126 students in Michigan.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public elementary schools in Michigan are Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy, South Arbor Charter Academy and Chandler Woods Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan charter public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Michigan (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
48484 N Territorial Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 459-6149
Gr: K-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
South Arbor Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8200 Carpenter Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 528-2821
Gr: K-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Chandler Woods Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6895 Samrick Ave Ne
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 866-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7701 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 656-4000
Gr: K-8 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Achieve Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3250 Denton Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0960
Gr: K-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Canton Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
49100 Ford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 453-9517
Gr: K-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Holly Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
820 Academy Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 634-5554
Gr: PK-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
409 Lafayette Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-0330
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Chatfield School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
231 Lake Dr
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-8970
Gr: K-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Excel Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4201 Breton Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Gr: PK-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Black River Public School Middlehigh
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
491 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Gr: 6-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
Keystone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
47925 Bemis Rd
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-9470
Gr: K-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Ivywood Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14356 Genoa Ct
Plymouth, MI 48170
(248) 207-1757
Gr: K-10 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
Pembroke Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19940 Mansfield St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 243-0092
Gr: K-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1515.
Walker Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1801 3 Mile Rd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-2700
Gr: K-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1616.
Livingston Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8877 Main St
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-2052
Gr: K-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1717.
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3085 S Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 398-5658
Gr: K-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1818.
Copper Island Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
52125 Industrial Dr N
Calumet, MI 49913
(966) 370-1190
Gr: K-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1919.
Honey Creek Community School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-2636
Gr: K-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2020.
Vanguard Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1620 52nd St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 538-3630
Gr: PK-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Mt Clemens Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1070 Hampton Rd
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 465-5545
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Old Mission Peninsula School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2699 Island View Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 225-0225
Gr: K-6 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Walden Green Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17339 Roosevelt Rd
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 842-4523
Gr: K-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2424.
Eagle Crest Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11950 Riley St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2400
Gr: K-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2525.
Noor International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
37412 Dequindre Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 365-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2626.
Grand Traverse Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1245 Hammond Rd E
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 932-6008
Gr: PK-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2727.
Detour Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
202 Division St
De Tour Village, MI 49725
(906) 297-2011
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2828.
Woodland School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7224 Supply Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 947-7474
Gr: K-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2929.
Kingsbury Country Day School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5000 Hosner Rd
Oxford, MI 48370
(248) 628-2571
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3030.
Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1021 Karl Greimel Dr
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 632-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3131.
Vanderbilt Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 W 16th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-5050
Gr: K-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3232.
Paragon Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3750 Mccain Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 750-9500
Gr: PK-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3333.
Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3403 Lapeer Rd
Marysville, MI 48040
(810) 364-1362
Gr: 6-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3434.
St. Clair County Intervention Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1170 Michigan Rd
Port Huron, MI 48060
(586) 731-5300
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #35 - 3835. - 38.
Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3501 Hamtramck Dr
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Gr: 4-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked charter public elementary schools in Michigan?
The top-ranked charter public elementary schools in Michigan include Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy, South Arbor Charter Academy and Chandler Woods Charter Academy.
How many charter public elementary schools are located in Michigan?
301 charter public elementary schools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan charter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).

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