For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,221 students in Burton, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Burton, MI are Burton Glen Charter Academy and Madison Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burton, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Burton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Burton, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burton Glen Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4171 E Atherton Rd
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 744-2300
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 744-2300
Gr: K-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Madison Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3266 S Genesee Rd
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 875-9050
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 875-9050
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
Flex High Burton
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1245 S Center Rd
Burton, MI 48509
(877) 360-5327
Burton, MI 48509
(877) 360-5327
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Burton, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Burton, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Burton, MI include Burton Glen Charter Academy and Madison Academy High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Burton?
3 public charter schools are located in Burton.
What is the racial composition of students in Burton?
Burton public charter schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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