Best Charlotte Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,371 students in Charlotte, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 169 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Charlotte, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Charlotte, MI are Eaton Resa Meadowview Offsite, Charlotte Public Schools Project Success and Eaton Resa Meadowview Onsite. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlotte, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Charlotte have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Charlotte, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eaton Resa Meadowview Offsite
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1790 Packard Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8751
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Charlotte Public Schools Project Success
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
378 State St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Eaton Resa Meadowview Onsite
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1790 Packard Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-8751
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Parkview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 E Kalamo Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5780
Gr: K-3 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
525 High St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5170
Gr: 1-3 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Charlotte Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
378 State St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5600
Gr: 8-12 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Charlotte Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1068 Carlisle Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5700
Gr: 7-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Charlotte Upper Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1068 Carlisle Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5770
Gr: 4-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Eaton Resa Career Preparation Center
Vocational School
5708 Cornerstone Dr
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 483-1341
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
512 E Lovett St
Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 541-5150
Gr: PK-K | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Charlotte, MI?
How many public schools are located in Charlotte?
10 public schools are located in Charlotte.
What percentage of students in Charlotte go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Charlotte are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Charlotte?
Charlotte public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Charlotte are often viewed compared to one another?

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