For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,378 students in 49423, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in 49423, MI are Black River Public School Middlehigh, Vanderbilt Charter Academy and Black River Public School Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 49423 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49423, MI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49423, MI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Black River Public School Middlehigh
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
491 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Gr: 6-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Vanderbilt Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 W 16th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-5050
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-5050
Gr: K-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Black River Public School Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
513 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
49423, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1623 West 32nd Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2900
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2900
Gr: K-3 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
282 West 30th Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2500
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2500
Gr: 4-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
919 West 32nd Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2175
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2175
Gr: K | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
752 Lugers Road
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2800
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2800
Gr: K-5 | 232 students Minority enrollment: 32%
36 East 24th Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2700
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2700
Gr: 4-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
156 West 11th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2639
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2639
Gr: 9-12
156 W. 11th Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2850
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2850
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
633 Apple Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 393-7662
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 393-7662
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
500 W. 24th Street
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2350
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2350
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 49423, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 49423, MI include Black River Public School Middlehigh, Vanderbilt Charter Academy and Black River Public School Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 49423?
3 public charter schools are located in 49423.
What is the racial composition of students in 49423?
49423 public charter schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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