For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,008 students in 49315, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 49315, MI are Cross Creek Charter Academy and Byron Center Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 49315 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49315, MI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49315, MI Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7701 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 656-4000
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 656-4000
Gr: K-8 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Byron Center Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9930 Burlingame Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-4852
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-4852
Gr: K-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
49315, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Blain Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
240 84th Street Se
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 827-0195
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 827-0195
Gr: PK | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
8542 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6100
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6100
Gr: PK
6636 Homerich
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 261-9478
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 261-9478
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 49315, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 49315, MI include Cross Creek Charter Academy and Byron Center Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 49315?
2 public charter schools are located in 49315.
What is the racial composition of students in 49315?
49315 public charter schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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