For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 3,550 students in Ingham County, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Ingham County, MI are Michigan Connections Academy, Great Lakes Learning High School and Cole East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ingham County, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 34% statewide average). Charter schools in Ingham County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Ingham County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Michigan Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3950 Heritage Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Grades: K-12
| 1,673 students
Rank: #22.
Great Lakes Learning High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 451-3023
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 451-3023
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Cole East
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2921 E Coleman Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 580-3470
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 580-3470
Grades: K-5
| 178 students
Rank: #44.
Nextech High School Of Lansing
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2175 University Park Drive
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 347-7793
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 347-7793
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #55.
Great Lakes Learning Mshs
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2875 Eyde Pkwy, Ste 200
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 451-3023
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 451-3023
Grades: 6-12
| 500 students
Rank: #66.
Cole Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1915 West Mount Hope Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 372-0038
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 372-0038
Grades: K-6
| 205 students
Rank: #77.
White Pine Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Russell St
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-8961
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-8961
Grades: K-8
| 50 students
Rank: #88.
Lansing Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Express Ct
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 882-9585
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 882-9585
Grades: K-8
| 442 students
Ingham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1120 S Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Advancepath Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
102 South Mcpherson Ave
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1391
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1391
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
1614 E. Kalamazoo Street
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 325-6760
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 325-6760
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
121 South Bingham St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1240
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1240
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Capital Area Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
5525 South Pennsylvania Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 882-1400
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 882-1400
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
400 S. Cedar Street
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6502
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6502
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
4406 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5200
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5200
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Clcca 6-8 Middle School (Closed 2006)
Magnet School
500 W. Lenawee
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 325-6961
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 325-6961
Grades: 6-8
| 217 students
2924 Newark Avenue
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6894
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6894
Grades: K-8
| 471 students
Community Connections Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5815 Wise Road
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6225
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6225
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
Dwight Rich Middle School (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
2600 Hampden Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
1826 Osage
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5020
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5020
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Edtrek Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4610 Spahr Avenue
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-3329
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-3329
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Elhajj Malik Elshabazz Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1028 West Barnes Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 267-8474
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 267-8474
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
2400 Pattengill Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1290
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1290
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
1118 South Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
815 North Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1310
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1310
Grades: PK-3
| 207 students
Gardner Academy (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120
Grades: 4-8
| 539 students
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120
Grades: 6-8
| 810 students
2924 Newark Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1390
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1390
Grades: Inquire with school
| 4 students
Hector Garcia Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
4660 S Hagadorn Rd Ste 500
East Lansing, MI 48823
East Lansing, MI 48823
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
High School Diploma Completion Initiative (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
430 North Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 244-1212
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 244-1212
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Holt Central High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2168 Cedar St
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-1515
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-1515
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Ingham Administrative Unit (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2630 West Howell Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1214
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1214
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Ingham Ecse Stockbridge Classroom Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
100 Price Ave
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 244-1384
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 244-1384
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Ingham Ecse Webberville Classroom Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
202 N Main St
Webberville, MI 48892
(517) 244-1384
Webberville, MI 48892
(517) 244-1384
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Lansing Adult Education Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5815 Wise Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1391
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1391
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lansing Alternative Programs (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5815 Wise Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1391
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1391
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Learn Live Lead Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
3000 West Miller Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 230-5836
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 230-5836
Grades: K-6
| 87 students
Leslie Alternative Education Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4141 Hull Rd
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
4141 Hull Rd.
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
6031 S. M.l. King Jr. Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6833
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6833
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Ingham County, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Ingham County, MI include Michigan Connections Academy, Great Lakes Learning High School and Cole East.
How many public charter schools are located in Ingham County, MI?
8 public charter schools are located in Ingham County, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Ingham County, MI?
Ingham County, MI public charter schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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