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Best 49022 Michigan Public Charter Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,527 students in 49022, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 49022, MI are Countryside Academy Elementary School, Countryside Academy Middlehigh School and Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 49022 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49022, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best 49022, MI Public Charter Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Countryside Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4722 Meadowbrook Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 944-3319
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Meadowbrook Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 944-3319
Gr: 2-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
248 9th St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 926-2885
Gr: K-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
455 Riverview Dr
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3807
Gr: PK-9 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Bridge Academy Of Southwest Michigan
Charter School
499 W Main St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-1064
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 49022 Michigan

49022, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Education At Sorter (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1421 Pipestone Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2600
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Benton Harbor Creative Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
300 Riverview Drive, Suite 1
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 926-7000
Gr: Inquire with school
The Bridge Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
499 W Main Street
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-1064
Gr: 10-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 91:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Calvin Britain Elementary School (Closed 2012)
209 East Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2000
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Careertechnical Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
653 Valley Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1700
Gr: Inquire with school
Fair Plain Elementary School (Closed 2010)
400 Donald Adkins Dr.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2100
Gr: K-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Fair Plain Northwest Learning Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1452 Learning Ln
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1700
Gr: 9-12
Fair Plain Renaissance Middle School (Closed 2013)
120 East Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1400
Gr: 7-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Fair Plain West Elementary School (Closed 2013)
1901 Fairplain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2200
Gr: K-4 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Global Dual Language School (Closed 2020)
1716 Territorial Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 519-0009
Gr: 1-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Hull Middle School (Closed 2012)
1716 Territorial Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 263 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Kindergarten Discovery Center (Closed 2023)
1995 Union, P.o Box 1107
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Gr: PK-2 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Martindale Elementary School (Closed 2008)
2199 Laurel Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2300
Gr: K-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Mccord Elementary School (Closed 2012)
465 South Mccord St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Mlk Freshman Academy (Closed 2011)
750 East Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2400
Gr: 9
Mlk Steam Magnet Academy (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
750 East Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2400
Gr: 5-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Montessori Academy At Henry C Morton (Closed 2023)
267 N Hull Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2500
Gr: 1-9 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Pointer Ridge Elementary School (Closed 2006)
1131 Columbus Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-0734
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Sterne Brunson Elementary School (Closed 2008)
1651 Nickerson Rd.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2700
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 49022, MI?
How many public charter schools are located in 49022?
5 public charter schools are located in 49022.
What is the racial composition of students in 49022?
49022 public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).

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