For the 2024 school year, there are 81 public charter schools serving 31,128 students in Detroit, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Detroit, MI are Marvin L Winans Elementary School, Way Michigan and Capstone Charter School Sda South Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Detroit, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 34% statewide average). Charter schools in Detroit have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Detroit, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Marvin L Winans Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9740 Mckinney St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 640-4610
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 640-4610
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Way Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 E Fort St, Ste 201
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Grades: 6-12
| 183 students
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Capstone Charter School Sda South Campus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 John R Street
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 202-6082
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 202-6082
Grades: 4-12
| 49 students
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Covenant House Detroit East Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9100 Gratiot Ave, Suite 101
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 267-4315
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 267-4315
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Dove Of Detroit
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20001 Wexford
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 366-9110
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 366-9110
Grades: PK-8
| 503 students
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Hope Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12121 Broadstreet Ave
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 934-0054
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 934-0054
Grades: PK-8
| 438 students
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Way Chicago Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19321 W Chicago St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 444-9398
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 444-9398
Grades: 6-12
| 102 students
Rank: #88.
Covenant House Detroit Southwest Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1450 25th St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 297-8720
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 297-8720
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Covenant House Detroit Central Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2959 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-6900
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 227 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11340 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 209-3803
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 209-3803
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
Rank: #1111.
Detroit Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8411 Sylvester St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 343-1495
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 343-1495
Grades: K-8
| 320 students
Rank: #1212.
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16827 Appoline St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 341-4944
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 341-4944
Grades: K-8
| 378 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
The James And Grace Lee Boggs School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Goethe St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 923-2301
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 923-2301
Grades: K-8
| 161 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Oakland International Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Miller St
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 923-0790
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 923-0790
Grades: 2-4
| 155 students
Rank: #1515.
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
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
| 496 students
Rank: #1616.
Oakland International K1
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
6111 Miller St
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 347-0249
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 347-0249
Grades: PK-1
| 100 students
Rank: #1717.
Madisoncarver Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19900 Mcintyre St
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 486-4626
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 486-4626
Grades: K-8
| 606 students
Rank: #1818.
Way Vernor Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8701 West Vernor Highway
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 444-8082
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 444-8082
Grades: 6-12
| 115 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Detroit Edison Public School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1903 Wilkins St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 833-1100
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 833-1100
Grades: PK-8
| 847 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Pembroke Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19940 Mansfield St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 243-0092
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 243-0092
Grades: K-8
| 331 students
Rank: #2121.
Detroit Service Learning Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21605 West 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 541-7619
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 541-7619
Grades: PK-8
| 941 students
Rank: #2222.
Rutherford Winans Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16411 Curtis St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 852-0709
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 852-0709
Grades: PK-8
| 197 students
Rank: #2323.
University Preparatory Science And Math Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2251 Antietam Ave
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 782-4400
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 782-4400
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #2424.
Detroit Edison Public School High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3402 St Aubin
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 877-9381
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 877-9381
Grades: 9-12
| 401 students
Rank: #2525.
Detroit Enterprise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11224 Kercheval St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 823-5799
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 823-5799
Grades: K-8
| 738 students
Rank: #2626.
Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15865 East Seven Mile Road
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 371-1300
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 371-1300
Grades: K-8
| 691 students
Rank: #2727.
Warrendale Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19400 Sawyer St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 240-4200
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 240-4200
Grades: K-8
| 714 students
Rank: #2828.
George Crockett Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4851 14th St
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 896-6078
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 896-6078
Grades: PK-8
| 349 students
Rank: #2929.
Escuela Avancemos
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2635 Howard St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 596-0079
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 596-0079
Grades: K-8
| 376 students
Rank: #3030.
Detroit Merit Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1091 Alter Rd
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 331-3328
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 331-3328
Grades: K-8
| 726 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Cesar Chavez High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1761 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 551-0611
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 551-0611
Grades: 9-12
| 717 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Oakland International Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8228 Conant St
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 925-1000
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 925-1000
Grades: 5-8
| 211 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
University Preparatory Psad Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5310 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 831-0010
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 831-0010
Grades: 6-8
| 387 students
Rank: #3434.
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 26%)
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
| 889 students
Rank: #3535.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6782 Goldsmith St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 842-0006
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 842-0006
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
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Detroit, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
17101 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Grades: 9-11
| 206 students
Academy Of Detroit-west (Closed 2011)
Charter School
16418 West Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 272-5473
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 272-5473
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Academy Of Oak Park - Middle School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
14213 Whitcomb St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Academy Of Oak Park (4-5) (Closed 2005)
Charter School
14213 Whitcomb Avenue
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
5680 Konkel St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 596-7640
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 596-7640
Grades: PK-8
| 860 students
Ace Academy Jefferson Site (Closed 2021)
Charter School
13330 E Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
African Heritage Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
21511 W. Mcnichols
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-2357
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-2357
Grades: 2-12
| 21 students
Aisha Shule/web Dubois Prep. Academy School (Closed 2015)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
20119 Wisconsin St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Grades: 6-12
| 114 students
Allen Academy (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
8666 Quincy St
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 898-6444
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 898-6444
Grades: PK-12
| 898 students
Allen Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
14595 Heyden
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 541-1436
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 541-1436
Grades: K-9
| 673 students
Andrew Young Early College Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
8100 West Davison
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 646-9053
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 646-9053
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
8858 Petoskey Avenue
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 596-4900
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 596-4900
Grades: PK-2
| 69 students
10215 King Richard
Detroit, MI 48224
Detroit, MI 48224
Grades: K-8
| 379 students
2200 Ewald Circle
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 866-0605
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 866-0605
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
4900 E. Hilldale Street
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7770
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7770
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
4209 Seneca Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-2300
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 455 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
Beacon International Academy (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1021 Clairpointe
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-0491
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-0491
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
840 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
840 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Grades: PK-K
| 40 students
19701 Wyoming Avenue
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7250
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7250
Grades: 7-10
| 550 students
9860 Park Dr
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-8500
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
1501 Canton Street
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 866-7530
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 866-7530
Grades: K-5
| 125 students
6600 Benson Street
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 852-9600
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 852-9600
Grades: K-6
| 233 students
13001 Fenkell Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-0180
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-0180
Grades: PK-5
| 22 students
4601 Seebaldt Street
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 494-2361
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 494-2361
Grades: PK-2
| 183 students
4055 Richton St
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 873-7240
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 873-7240
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Bowman Site (Closed 2018)
Charter School
17200 Rowe
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 656-2600
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 656-2600
Grades: 5-12
| 10 students
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5555 Conner St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 656-2600
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 656-2600
Grades: 5-12
| 92 students
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Depaul (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
609 East Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 656-2600
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 656-2600
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - St. Antoine (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1326 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 646-2600
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 646-2600
Grades: 5-12
| 76 students
8333 Townsend St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 895-2200
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 895-2200
Grades: 5-12
| 8 students
2750 Selden
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 895-3000
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 895-3000
Grades: 5-12
| 75 students
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy-detroit (Closed 2008)
Charter School
4707 St. Antoine Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 656-2600
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 656-2600
Grades: 5-12
| 27 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Detroit, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Detroit, MI include Marvin L Winans Elementary School, Way Michigan and Capstone Charter School Sda South Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in Detroit, MI?
81 public charter schools are located in Detroit, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit, MI?
Detroit, MI public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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