For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,386 students in Calhoun County, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Calhoun County, MI are Endeavor Charter Academy, Marshall Academy and Battle Creek Montessori Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, 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 28% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Calhoun County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Endeavor Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 Helmer Rd N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 962-9300
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 962-9300
Gr: K-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Marshall Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18203 Homer Rd
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-6330
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-6330
Gr: K-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Battle Creek Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
399 20th St N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 339-3308
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 339-3308
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Arbor Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 Arbor St
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 963-5851
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 963-5851
Gr: K-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Battle Creek Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
765 Upton Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 565-2460
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 565-2460
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Calhoun County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Albion Alternative Education High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
225 Watson
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Gr: 12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
225 E Watson St.
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9166
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9166
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Albion Flex School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
225 Watson St
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 47%
225 Watson St
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Gr: 7-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
77 Capital Ave Ne
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9514
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9514
Gr: 9-12
315 Hutchinson Road
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 964-4877
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 964-4877
Gr: K-3 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1100 N. Berrien Street
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-3484
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-3484
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Calhoun Area Technology Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
475 Roosevelt Avenue E.
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 968-2271
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 968-2271
Gr: 10-12
39 Fairhome Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9730
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9730
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
77 Capital Ave Ne
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9624
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9624
Gr: PK | 223 students Minority enrollment: 41%
115 Emmett St E
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9715
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9715
Gr: K-6 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
7454 B Dr N
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-6571
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-6571
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Homer Comm. Alt. Education High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
403 South Hillsdale St
Homer, MI 49245
(517) 568-4464
Homer, MI 49245
(517) 568-4464
Gr: 9-12
Lakeside Charter School Albion (Closed 2023)
Charter School
13725 Starr Commonwealth Road
Albion, MI 49224
(269) 381-4760
Albion, MI 49224
(269) 381-4760
Gr: 4-12
Lakeside Charter School-albion (Closed 2023)
Charter School
13725 Starr Commonwealth Road
Albion, MI 49224
(269) 381-4760
Albion, MI 49224
(269) 381-4760
Gr: 4-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
3515 W. Michigan Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9767
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9767
Gr: K-5 | 117 students Minority enrollment: 21%
100 E. Green Street
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1298
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1298
Gr: 4-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Marshall Virtual Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
225 Watson Street
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Gr: 9-12
400 Capital Avenue Ne
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9705
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9705
Gr: K-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
15 Arbor Street
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-2415
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-2415
Gr: PK | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Operation Grad High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3515 West Michigan Ave.
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 694-2410
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 694-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
340 Cliff Street
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 965-9686
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 965-9686
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
485 Capital Avenue Sw
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9754
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9754
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
705 N. Marshall Avenue
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1280
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1280
Gr: K-4 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
390 S. Washington Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9625
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9625
Gr: 6-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Starr Albion Prep (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
13725 26 Mile Rd
Albion, MI 49224
(800) 860-1845
Albion, MI 49224
(800) 860-1845
Gr: 5-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
327 Catherine St
Tekonsha, MI 49092
(517) 767-4123
Tekonsha, MI 49092
(517) 767-4123
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
245 South Elm St
Tekonsha, MI 49092
(517) 767-4121
Tekonsha, MI 49092
(517) 767-4121
Gr: 7-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
15 Arbor Street
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3910
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3910
Gr: 6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
123 Bedford Rd N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9735
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9735
Gr: PK-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
60 Van Buren St West
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9655
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9655
Gr: 6-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Calhoun County, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Calhoun County, MI include Endeavor Charter Academy, Marshall Academy and Battle Creek Montessori Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Calhoun County?
5 public charter schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public charter schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Calhoun County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Calhoun County include: Endeavor Charter Academy vs. Arbor Academy, Battle Creek Montessori Academy vs. Arbor Academy, Arbor Academy vs. Endeavor Charter Academy
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