For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 556 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 21% (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 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tipton Academy Pk3
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: PK-3 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Tipton Academy 48
Charter School
(Math: 15% | 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
Gr: 4-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Garden City, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Homebound Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1333 Radcliff Street
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8300
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8300
Gr: Inquire with school
30001 Marquette St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8480
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8480
Gr: K-6
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 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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