Best Ann Arbor Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 34% (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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washtenaw Technical Middle College
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4800 E Huron River Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 973-3410
Gr: 9-12 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Honey Creek Community School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1735 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-2636
Gr: K-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Central Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2459 S Industrial Hwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Gr: PK-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Multicultural Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5550 Platt Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 677-0732
Gr: PK-10 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2775 Boardwalk
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2303
Gr: PK-K
2455 South Industrial Hwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100
Gr: 1-4
1819 South Wagner Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
1819 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Gr: 9-11 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 42%
2800 Stone School Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2318
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 22%
301 W Michigan Ave, Suite 201
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 761-7027
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
555 Briarwood Cir
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(810) 265-5492
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Wisd Early On (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1819 S Wagner Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
(734) 994-8100
Gr: PK

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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