For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,378 students in 48211, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 48211, MI are Oakland International Academy Prek1 and Oakland International Academy 28. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 48211 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 48211, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 48211, MI Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakland International Academy Prek1
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Miller St
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 923-0790
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 923-0790
Gr: PK-1 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Oakland International Academy 28
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8228 Conant St
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 925-1000
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 925-1000
Gr: 2-8 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 80:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Oakland International Academy K1
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
6111 Miller St
Detroit, MI 48211
(248) 327-7673
Detroit, MI 48211
(248) 327-7673
Gr: PK-1
48211, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6836 Georgia Street
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 866-8050
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 866-8050
Gr: K-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
2224 Medbury St
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 923-0281
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 923-0281
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
2920 E. Palmer Street
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 866-0854
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 866-0854
Gr: PK-6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 246:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
New Paradigm Loving Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1000 Lynn St
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 833-1100
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 833-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
8300 Cameron Street
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 873-0444
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 873-0444
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 48211, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 48211, MI include Oakland International Academy Prek1 and Oakland International Academy 28.
How many public charter schools are located in 48211?
3 public charter schools are located in 48211.
What is the racial composition of students in 48211?
48211 public charter schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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