For the 2025 school year, there are 299 charter public elementary schools serving 131,672 students in Michigan.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Michigan are Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy, Chandler Woods Charter Academy and South Arbor 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 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
48484 N Territorial Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 459-6149
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 459-6149
Grades: K-8
| 804 students
Rank: #22.
Chandler Woods Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6895 Samrick Ave Ne
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 866-6000
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 866-6000
Grades: PK-8
| 752 students
Rank: #33.
South Arbor Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8200 Carpenter Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 528-2821
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 528-2821
Grades: K-8
| 802 students
Rank: #44.
Canton Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
49100 Ford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 453-9517
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 453-9517
Grades: K-8
| 759 students
Rank: #55.
Achieve Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 Denton Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0960
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0960
Grades: PK-8
| 765 students
Rank: #66.
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7701 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 656-4000
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 656-4000
Grades: K-8
| 807 students
Rank: #77.
Holly Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
820 Academy Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 634-5554
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 634-5554
Grades: K-8
| 557 students
Rank: #88.
Honey Creek Community School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-2636
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-2636
Grades: K-8
| 249 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Excel Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4201 Breton Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Grades: K-12
| 783 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Ivywood Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14356 Genoa Ct
Plymouth, MI 48170
(248) 207-1757
Plymouth, MI 48170
(248) 207-1757
Grades: K-9
| 657 students
Rank: #1111.
Chatfield School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
231 Lake Dr
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-8970
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-8970
Grades: PK-8
| 482 students
Rank: #1212.
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
409 Lafayette Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-0330
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-0330
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #1313.
Keystone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47925 Bemis Rd
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-9470
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-9470
Grades: K-8
| 697 students
Rank: #1414.
Walker Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1801 3 Mile Rd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-2700
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-2700
Grades: K-8
| 718 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Copper Island Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52125 Industrial Dr N
Calumet, MI 49913
(966) 370-1190
Calumet, MI 49913
(966) 370-1190
Grades: K-8
| 350 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Livingston Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8877 Main St
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-2052
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-2052
Grades: K-12
| 286 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Mt Clemens Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1070 Hampton Rd
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 465-5545
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 465-5545
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
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
Grades: K-6
| 135 students
Rank: #1919.
Black River 51爆料 Middlehigh
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
491 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Grades: 6-12
| 550 students
Rank: #2020.
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3085 S Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 398-5658
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 398-5658
Grades: K-8
| 816 students
Rank: #2121.
Eagle Crest Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11950 Riley St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2400
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2400
Grades: K-8
| 580 students
Rank: #2222.
Vanguard Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1620 52nd St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 538-3630
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 538-3630
Grades: K-8
| 791 students
Rank: #2323.
Vanderbilt Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 W 16th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-5050
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-5050
Grades: K-8
| 432 students
Rank: #2424.
Grand Traverse Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | 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
Grades: PK-12
| 798 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Pembroke Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19940 Mansfield St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 243-0092
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 243-0092
Grades: K-8
| 343 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Woodland School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7224 Supply Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 947-7474
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 947-7474
Grades: K-8
| 212 students
Rank: #2727.
Black River 51爆料 Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
513 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #2828.
Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1021 Karl Greimel Dr
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 632-2200
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 632-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Rank: #2929.
Hamtramck Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11420 Conant St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 368-7312
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 368-7312
Grades: K-8
| 553 students
Rank: #3030.
Walden Green Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17339 Roosevelt Rd
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 842-4523
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 842-4523
Grades: K-8
| 237 students
Rank: #3131.
Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
499 Range Rd
Marysville, MI 48040
(810) 455-4480
Marysville, MI 48040
(810) 455-4480
Grades: 6-12
| 140 students
Rank: #3232.
Frontier International Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28111 Imperial Dr
Warren, MI 48093
(586) 354-2044
Warren, MI 48093
(586) 354-2044
Grades: PK-8
| 356 students
Rank: #3333.
St. Clair County Intervention Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1170 Michigan Rd
Port Huron, MI 48060
(586) 731-5300
Port Huron, MI 48060
(586) 731-5300
Grades: 6-12
| 44 students
Rank: #34 - 4134. - 41.
Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3501 Hamtramck Dr
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Rank: #34 - 4134. - 41.
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
Grades: 5-12
| 57 students
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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, Chandler Woods Charter Academy and South Arbor Charter Academy.
How many charter public elementary schools are located in Michigan?
299 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 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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