For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 482 students in Lapeer, MI.
The top-ranked public charter school in Lapeer, MI is Chatfield School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lapeer, MI public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Lapeer have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Lapeer, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatfield School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
231 Lake Dr
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-8970
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-8970
Gr: PK-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Lapeer, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
250 2nd Street
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2446
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2446
Gr: PK-3 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
170 Millville Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2423
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2423
Gr: 9-12 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
2020 Imlay City Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2444
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 667-2444
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
5065 Coldwater Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 793-6264
Lapeer, MI 48446
(810) 793-6264
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Lapeer, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lapeer, MI include Chatfield School.
How many public charter schools are located in Lapeer?
1 public charter schools are located in Lapeer.
What is the racial composition of students in Lapeer?
Lapeer public charter schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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