For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 685 students in Inkster, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Inkster, MI are Inkster Preparatory Academy, American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll and American International Academy Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Inkster, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Inkster have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Inkster, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Inkster Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27355 Woodsfield St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 278-3825
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 278-3825
Gr: K-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
28955 Rosewood St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 713-5525
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 713-5525
Gr: 7-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
American International Academy Upper Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
28955 Rosewood St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 713-5525
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 713-5525
Gr: 3-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Inkster, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
29193 Beech St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Gr: 9 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 467-5697
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 467-5697
Gr: 3-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1771 Henry Ruff Rd
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-7041
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-7041
Gr: 6-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
28500 Avondale St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 722-2811
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 722-2811
Gr: K-12
27355 Woodsfield St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 827-0762
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 827-0762
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
27100 Avondale St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 792-9444
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 792-9444
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Inkster High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3250 Middlebelt Rd
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Gr: 10-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1615 Henry Ruff Road
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 728-0128
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 728-0128
Gr: K-6 | 154 students Minority enrollment: 98%
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-6940
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-6940
Gr: PK-2 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
28955 Rosewood
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 728-4813
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 728-4813
Gr: 5-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
25912 Annapolis Street
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Gr: K-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Inkster, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Inkster, MI include Inkster Preparatory Academy, American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll and American International Academy Upper Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Inkster?
3 public charter schools are located in Inkster.
What is the racial composition of students in Inkster?
Inkster public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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