For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 1,394 students in Grand Traverse County, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Grand Traverse County, MI are Old Mission Peninsula School, Grand Traverse Academy and Woodland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Traverse County, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Grand Traverse County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Grand Traverse County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Mission Peninsula School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2699 Island View Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 225-0225
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 225-0225
Gr: K-6 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Grand Traverse Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1245 Hammond Rd E
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 932-6008
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 932-6008
Gr: PK-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Woodland School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7224 Supply Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 947-7474
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 947-7474
Gr: K-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
The Greenspire School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1026 Red Dr
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 421-5905
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 421-5905
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
The Greenspire High School
Charter School
2200 Dendrinos Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 421-5905
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 421-5905
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Mill Creek Academy
Charter School
9039 Old M 72
Williamsburg, MI 49690
(231) 264-8692
Williamsburg, MI 49690
(231) 264-8692
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Grand Traverse County, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Grand Traverse County, MI include Old Mission Peninsula School, Grand Traverse Academy and Woodland School.
How many public charter schools are located in Grand Traverse County?
5 public charter schools are located in Grand Traverse County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Traverse County?
Grand Traverse County public charter schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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