For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,878 students in Ann Arbor, MI. The top ranked public charter schools in Ann Arbor, MI are Washtenaw Technical Middle College, Honey Creek Community School and Central Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ann Arbor, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Ann Arbor have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Ann Arbor, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washtenaw Technical Middle College
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4800 E Huron River Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 973-3410
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 973-3410
Grades: 9-12
| 792 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Central Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2459 S Industrial Hwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Grades: PK-12
| 559 students
Rank: #44.
Multicultural Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5550 Platt Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 677-0732
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 677-0732
Grades: PK-10
| 278 students
Ann Arbor, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ann Arbor Preschool And Family Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
2775 Boardwalk
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2303
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2303
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
2455 South Industrial Hwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Grades: 1-4
| n/a students
1819 South Wagner Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
O'brien Day Treatment (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1819 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Grades: 9-11
| 12 students
Stone School Unified Studies (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2800 Stone School Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2318
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2318
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Washtenaw Alliance For Virtual Education Home (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
301 W Michigan Ave, Suite 201
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 761-7027
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 761-7027
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Way Academy - Flint Washtenaw Campus (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
555 Briarwood Cir
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(810) 265-5492
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(810) 265-5492
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
Wisd Early On (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1819 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Ann Arbor, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Ann Arbor, MI include Washtenaw Technical Middle College, Honey Creek Community School and Central Academy. Ann Arbor has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public charter schools are located in Ann Arbor?
4 public charter schools are located in Ann Arbor.
What is the racial composition of students in Ann Arbor?
Ann Arbor public charter schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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