For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 3,174 students in 48202, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in 48202, MI are University Preparatory Science And Math Psad Middle School, University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School and University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 48202 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 48202, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 48202, MI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5100 John R St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 832-8400
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 832-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
957 Holden St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 874-9800
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 874-9800
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5310 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 831-0010
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 831-0010
Grades: 6-8
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10225 3rd St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 826-1159
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 826-1159
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: #55.
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
485 W Milwaukee St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 481-4000
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 481-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 882 students
Rank: #66.
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Antoinette St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 874-4340
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 874-4340
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
48202, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Barsamian Preparatory Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7650 2nd Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1288
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1288
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
5250 John R
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 202-6082
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 202-6082
Grades: 4-12
| 23 students
8401 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 494-8080
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 494-8080
Grades: 4-8
| 198 students
9026 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-3050
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-3050
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
8000 John C. Lodge Freeway
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-2944
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-2944
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
8726 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 866-0533
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 866-0533
Grades: PK
| 25 students
9026 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1250
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1250
Grades: 9-12
| 1,181 students
556 Custer St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 308-5364
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 308-5364
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7375 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 309-1634
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 309-1634
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
30 Josephine St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 285-9246
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 285-9246
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
317 Harper Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 922-8088
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 922-8088
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
2884 E. Grand Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 866-0533
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 866-0533
Grades: PK
| 54 students
8700 Byron Street
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-3070
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-3070
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
5310 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 831-0100
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 831-0100
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
435 Amsterdam St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 309-0552
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 309-0552
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 48202, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 48202, MI include University Preparatory Science And Math Psad Middle School, University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School and University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in 48202?
6 public charter schools are located in 48202.
What is the racial composition of students in 48202?
48202 public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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