For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,071 students in 48823, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 48823, MI are Cole Academy East, Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs and Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 48823 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 48823, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 48823, MI Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cole Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2921 E Coleman Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 580-3470
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 580-3470
Gr: K-5 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
Gr: 6-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
48823, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1118 South Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
Gr: 9-12
1460 Middlevale Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7480
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7480
Gr: K-2 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
5150 Wardcliff Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 706-5600
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 706-5600
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 48823, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 48823, MI include Cole Academy East, Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs and Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 48823?
3 public charter schools are located in 48823.
What is the racial composition of students in 48823?
48823 public charter schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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