For the 2024 school year, there are 112 alternative public elementary schools serving 13,703 students in Michigan.
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Michigan are Gull Lake Virtual Partnership, Calhoun County Juvenile Home and Saginaw County Juvenile Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan alternative public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Elementary Schools in Michigan (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Hutchinson Rd
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Grades: K-12
| 303 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Calhoun County Juvenile Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14555 18 12 Mile Rd
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 789-3507
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 789-3507
Grades: 4-12
| 15 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Saginaw County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3360 Hospital Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-2821
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-2821
Grades: 4-12
| 15 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 East Golf Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Grades: 1-12
| 61 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Maurice Spear Campus
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2910 Airport Rd
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-5021
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-5021
Grades: 4-12
| 32 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Riverview Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13249 Pennsylvania Rd
Riverview, MI 48193
(734) 285-1693
Riverview, MI 48193
(734) 285-1693
Grades: K-12
| 234 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Way Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 E Fort St, Ste 201
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Grades: 6-12
| 183 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Way Niles
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 633-0736
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 633-0736
Grades: 6-12
| 143 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Asher School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14101 Leroy St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4633
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4633
Grades: 6-12
| 232 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Clarice Ave
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Grades: PK-12
| 55 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Brandywine Innovation Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1830 S 3rd St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8805
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8805
Grades: 6-12
| 84 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Capac Virtual Education Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
541 N Glassford Street
Capac, MI 48014
(810) 395-3792
Capac, MI 48014
(810) 395-3792
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Carsonvilleport Sanilac Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 North Goetze Rd
Carsonville, MI 48419
(810) 657-9393
Carsonville, MI 48419
(810) 657-9393
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Cedar Street Community And Family Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 Cedar St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5700
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5700
Grades: PK-12
| 112 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Clara B Ford 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
| 51 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Columbia Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4460 North Lake Rd
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Grades: 6-12
| 91 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Compass Pointe
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6319 County Line Rd
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 725-2205
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 725-2205
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Consolidated Community School Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4900 West Davis Ct
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-7305
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-7305
Grades: 5-12
| 76 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Constantine Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Peachtree St
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-9030
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-9030
Grades: 6-12
| 79 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Continuing Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22280 East Price Dr
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(586) 790-2756
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(586) 790-2756
Grades: K-12
| 161 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Eastpointe Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15501 Couzens Ave
Eastpointe, MI 48021
(586) 533-3700
Eastpointe, MI 48021
(586) 533-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 102 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23200 Ryan Rd
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-7070
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-7070
Grades: K-12
| 131 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Harper Woods Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19872 Kelly Rd
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(800) 297-2119
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(800) 297-2119
Grades: K-12
| 557 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Hartford Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 School Street
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7005
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7005
Grades: 6-12
| 89 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Holland Virtual Tech High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5051
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5051
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Jonesville Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 Wright Street
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-7304
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-7304
Grades: 6-12
| 91 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Lighthouse Waalkes
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grades: K-12
| 55 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 North Rose St
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-6553
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-6553
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Oak Park Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18901 15 Mile Rd, Ste 200
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(586) 465-9474
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(586) 465-9474
Grades: K-12
| 419 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Ovidelsie Comm Edalt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
732 N Mabbit Rd
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 834-2271
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 834-2271
Grades: K-12
| 70 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Oxford Crossroads Day School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
810 James Hunt Dr
Oxford, MI 48371
(248) 969-1812
Oxford, MI 48371
(248) 969-1812
Grades: K-12
| 48 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Pioneer High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 S Howard Ave
Croswell, MI 48422
(810) 679-1060
Croswell, MI 48422
(810) 679-1060
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Quest High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 Cedar St
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-2350
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-2350
Grades: 6-12
| 116 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
Soar Academic Institute
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26141 Schoolcraft
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 535-4000
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 535-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 169 students
Rank: #9 - 389. - 38.
The Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1925 S Outer Dr
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4400
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 399-4400
Grades: 6-12
| 102 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Michigan?
The top ranked alternative public elementary schools in Michigan include Gull Lake Virtual Partnership, Calhoun County Juvenile Home and Saginaw County Juvenile Center.
How many alternative public elementary schools are located in Michigan?
112 alternative public elementary schools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan alternative public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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