For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,472 students in 49512, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in 49512, MI are Excel Charter Academy, West Michigan Aviation Academy and Lighthouse South Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 49512 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 34% statewide average). Charter schools in 49512, MI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 49512, MI Public Charter Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Excel Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4201 Breton Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Grades: PK-12
| 789 students
Rank: #22.
West Michigan Aviation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5363 44th Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 446-8886
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 446-8886
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
Rank: #33.
Lighthouse South Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3300 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 949-2287
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 949-2287
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prepnet Virtual Academy
Charter School
3834 52nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 929-1326
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 929-1326
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
49512, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hamilton Early Childhood Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3303 Breton Road Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 493-5693
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 493-5693
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3303 Breton Road Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 245-2203
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 245-2203
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Prepnet Virtual Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3850 Broadmoor Ave Se, Ste 201
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 222-1700
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 222-1700
Grades: K-12
| 1,365 students
Wedgwood Campus (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
3300 36th Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 831-5609
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 831-5609
Grades: 3-12
| 132 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 49512, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 49512, MI include Excel Charter Academy, West Michigan Aviation Academy and Lighthouse South Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in 49512, MI?
4 public charter schools are located in 49512, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in 49512, MI?
49512, MI public charter schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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