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Best 48209 Michigan Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 115 students in 48209, MI.

The top-ranked public charter school in 48209, MI is Way Academy Vernor Site. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public charter school in zipcode 48209 have an score of 20% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and score of 20% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 48209, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best 48209, MI Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Way Academy Vernor Site

Alternative School
Charter School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
:

Bottom 50%

8701 W Vernor Hwy
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 444-8082

Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 115:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

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48209, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Beard Early Childhood (Closed 2018)

840 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183

Beard Elementary School (Closed 2014)

840 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183

Gr: PK-K | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Covenant House Academy Southwest (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

5668 Baker St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 463-2023

Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Earhart Middle School (Closed 2012)

6921 West Fort St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3945

Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Higgins Elementary School (Closed 2008)

9200 Olivet Street
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-2023

Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Phoenix Elementary-middle School (Closed 2018)

7735 Lane St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-2419

Gr: K-9

Southwestern High School (Closed 2013)

6921 West Fort St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-4521

Gr: 9-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 48209, MI?

The top-ranked public charter schools in 48209, MI include Way Academy Vernor Site.

How many public charter schools are located in 48209?

1 public charter schools are located in 48209.

What is the racial composition of students in 48209?

48209 public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).