For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 332 students in 49242, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in 49242, MI are Will Carleton Charter School Academy and Hillsdale Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 49242 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49242, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49242, MI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Will Carleton Charter School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 W Hallett Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-2000
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-2000
Grades: K-12
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsdale Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Mechanic Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4625
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4625
Grades: K-8
| 54 students
49242, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30 South Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4401
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
59 South Manning St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7369
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7369
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dean Jennings Educational Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
310 West Bacon St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Grades: 8-11
| n/a students
Hillsdale Isd Local Programs (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Lochaven Center For Community Advancement (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
201 Barnard St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
113 East Fayette St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-2717
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-2717
Grades: K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 49242, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 49242, MI include Will Carleton Charter School Academy and Hillsdale Preparatory School.
How many public charter schools are located in 49242?
2 public charter schools are located in 49242.
What is the racial composition of students in 49242?
49242 public charter schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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