For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 512 students in Garden City, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Garden City, MI are Tipton Academy Pk3 and Tipton Academy 48. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garden City, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Garden City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Garden City, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tipton Academy Pk3
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Belton St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 261-0500
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 261-0500
Grades: PK-3
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Tipton Academy 48
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29205 Florence St
Garden City, MI 48135
(586) 731-5300
Garden City, MI 48135
(586) 731-5300
Grades: 4-12
| 230 students
Garden City, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6400 Hartel St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8450
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8450
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
30300 Maplewood St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8470
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8470
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Homebound Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1333 Radcliff Street
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8300
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8300
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
30001 Marquette St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8480
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8480
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Garden City, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Garden City, MI include Tipton Academy Pk3 and Tipton Academy 48.
How many public charter schools are located in Garden City?
2 public charter schools are located in Garden City.
What is the racial composition of students in Garden City?
Garden City public charter schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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