Best Michigan Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 4,603 students in Michigan.

Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Michigan are Chandler Woods Charter Academy, Cross Creek Charter Academy and Achieve Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Michigan blue ribbon public charter schools have an score of 60% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and score of 67% (versus the 32% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Michigan (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Chandler Woods Charter Academy

Charter School

(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
:

10/

Top 5%

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6895 Samrick Ave Ne
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 866-6000

Gr: PK-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

Cross Creek Charter Academy

Charter School

(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
:

10/

Top 5%

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7701 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 656-4000

Gr: K-8 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rank: #33.

Achieve Charter Academy

Charter School

(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
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10/

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3250 Denton Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0960

Gr: PK-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: #44.

Canton Charter Academy

Charter School

(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
:

10/

Top 10%

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49100 Ford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 453-9517

Gr: K-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #55.

Pembroke Academy

Charter School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
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Top 20%

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19940 Mansfield St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 243-0092

Gr: K-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Rank: #66.

Eagle Crest Charter Academy

Charter School

(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
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11950 Riley St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2400

Gr: K-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #77.

Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy

Charter School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
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Bottom 50%

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1301 Marquette Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-5055

Gr: PK-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Michigan?

The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Michigan include Chandler Woods Charter Academy, Cross Creek Charter Academy and Achieve Charter Academy.

How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Michigan?

7 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Michigan.

What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?

Michigan blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).