For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 2,432 students in Pontiac, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Pontiac, MI are Flex High School Of Pontiac, Walton Charter Academy and Great Lakes Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pontiac, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Pontiac have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Pontiac, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Flex High School Of Pontiac
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
142 Auburn Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 206-4316
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 206-4316
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Walton Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
744 E Walton Blvd
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 371-9300
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 371-9300
Gr: K-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Great Lakes Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
46312 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 334-6434
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 334-6434
Gr: K-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Pontiac Academy For Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Gr: K-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
888 Enterprise Dr
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309
Gr: PK-12 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Pontiac, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Pontiac, MI include Flex High School Of Pontiac, Walton Charter Academy and Great Lakes Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Pontiac?
5 public charter schools are located in Pontiac.
What is the racial composition of students in Pontiac?
Pontiac public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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