Best Dearborn Heights Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,063 students in Dearborn Heights, MI.

The top ranked public charter schools in Dearborn Heights, MI are Clara B Ford Academy Sda, Vista Meadows Academy and Star International Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Dearborn Heights, MI public charter schools have an score of 23% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and score of 32% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Dearborn Heights have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Dearborn Heights, MI (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

Clara B Ford Academy Sda

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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Top 30%

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20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020

Gr: 5-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

Vista Meadows Academy

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347

Gr: K-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Rank: #33.

Star International Academy

Charter School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
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24425 Hass St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8990

Gr: PK-12 | 1,643 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #44.

Global Heights Academy

Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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23713 Joy Rd
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 624-3400

Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Dearborn Heights, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Adult Ed Department (Closed 2012)

22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1915

Clara B. Ford School (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

20651 W. Warren Street
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-3400

Gr: 5-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Dearborn Academic Center Of Excellence (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1915

Gr: 8-9 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Federal Elementary School (Closed 2006)

27280 Powers Avenue
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 295-5790

Gr: 2-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Madison Elementary School (Closed 2014)

4950 Madison St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-2883

Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Madison School (Closed 2023)

4950 Madison St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-1000

Gr: PK

Universal Learning Academy (Closed 2009)

22579 Ann Arbor Trail
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8060

Gr: 2-4 | 133 students Minority enrollment: 10%

Universal Learning Academy - Pk-1 (Closed 2012)

22579 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 724-8350

Gr: K-1 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Westwood New Technical High School (Closed 2015)

3601 Janet
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-2362

Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Westwood Preschool (Closed 2010)

25251 Annapolis St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-1691

Gr: PK

Westwood Virtual Academy (Closed 2021)

3601 Janet St.
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-0288

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Dearborn Heights, MI?

The top ranked public charter schools in Dearborn Heights, MI include Clara B Ford Academy Sda, Vista Meadows Academy and Star International Academy.

How many public charter schools are located in Dearborn Heights?

4 public charter schools are located in Dearborn Heights.

What is the racial composition of students in Dearborn Heights?

Dearborn Heights public charter schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).