For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,146 students in Dearborn Heights, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Dearborn Heights, MI are Clara B Ford Academy Sda, Vista Meadows Academy and Star International Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dearborn Heights, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Dearborn Heights have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Dearborn Heights, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Clara B Ford Academy Sda
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Gr: 5-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Vista Meadows Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Star International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24425 Hass St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8990
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8990
Gr: PK-12 | 1,728 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Global Heights Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23713 Joy Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 624-3400
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 624-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Dearborn Heights, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Dearborn Heights, MI include Clara B Ford Academy Sda, Vista Meadows Academy and Star International Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Dearborn Heights?
4 public charter schools are located in Dearborn Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Dearborn Heights?
Dearborn Heights public charter schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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