For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school in Barry County, MI.
Best Public Charter Schools in Barry County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academybarry County Community Building
Charter School
2950 W M 179 Hwy
Hastings, MI 49058
(616) 600-6501
Hastings, MI 49058
(616) 600-6501
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Barry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hastings Area Schools Alternative Education High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
520 West South St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4400
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students
Hastings Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2950 W M 179 Hwy
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-6167
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-6167
Lakewood Learning Center (Leap) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
223 W. Braodway
Woodland, MI 48897
(269) 367-4430
Woodland, MI 48897
(269) 367-4430
Gr: 8-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
223 West Broadway St
Woodland, MI 48897
(616) 367-4935
Woodland, MI 48897
(616) 367-4935
Gr: K-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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