For the 2024 school year, there are 35 magnet public charter schools serving 13,382 students in Michigan.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public charter schools in Michigan are Holly Academy, Presque Isle Academy and Casman Alternative Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan magnet public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Charter Schools in Michigan (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holly Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
820 Academy Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 634-5554
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 634-5554
Grades: PK-8
| 612 students
Rank: #22.
Presque Isle Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20830 Cedar Street
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-6708
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-6708
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
Casman Alternative Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 9th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4981
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4981
Grades: 7-12
| 65 students
Rank: #44.
Innocademy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8485 Homestead Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(248) 505-6829
Zeeland, MI 49464
(248) 505-6829
Grades: PK-12
| 297 students
Rank: #55.
Huron Grades K2
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11401 Metropolitan Pkwy
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 446-9170
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 446-9170
Grades: PK-12
| 240 students
Rank: #66.
Flat River Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9481 Jordan Rd
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9360
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9360
Grades: PK-12
| 132 students
Rank: #77.
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16827 Appoline St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 341-4944
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 341-4944
Grades: K-8
| 378 students
Rank: #88.
Oakland International Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Miller St
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 923-0790
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 923-0790
Grades: 2-4
| 155 students
Rank: #99.
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5100 John R St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 832-8400
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 832-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Oakland International K1
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
6111 Miller St
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 347-0249
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 347-0249
Grades: PK-1
| 100 students
Rank: #1212.
New Branches Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3662 Poinsettia Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 243-6221
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 243-6221
Grades: K-8
| 369 students
Rank: #1313.
Detroit Service Learning Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21605 West 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 541-7619
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 541-7619
Grades: PK-8
| 941 students
Rank: #1414.
West Village Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3530 Westwood St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 274-9200
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 274-9200
Grades: K-8
| 314 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Charlevoix Montessori For The Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 West Hurlbut St
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9000
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9000
Grades: PK-12
| 44 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Oakland County Of Media Technology
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
48980 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 971-9200
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 971-9200
Grades: PK-8
| 172 students
Rank: #1717.
Pontiac For Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Grades: K-12
| 543 students
Rank: #1818.
University Preparatory Psad Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5310 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 831-0010
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 831-0010
Grades: 6-8
| 387 students
Rank: #1919.
Advanced Technology Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Oakman Blvd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 625-4700
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 625-4700
Grades: PK-12
| 1,256 students
Rank: #2020.
University Preparatory Psad High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Antoinette St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 874-4340
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 874-4340
Grades: 9-12
| 578 students
Rank: #2121.
William C Abney Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1435 Fulton St E
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-5541
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-5541
Grades: K-6
| 328 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Hope Of Detroit Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4443 North Campbell St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 897-8720
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 897-8720
Grades: K-10
| 377 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Three Oaks Public School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Kingsley St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-3365
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-3365
Grades: PK-6
| 353 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2664 Franklin Street
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 393-9166
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 393-9166
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #2525.
Hope Of Detroit Middlehigh
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4444 35th Street
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 788-1122
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 788-1122
Grades: K-12
| 649 students
Rank: #2626.
International Of Saginaw
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1944 Iowa Ave
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 921-1000
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 921-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 88 students
Rank: #2727.
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23777 Southfield Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 569-1060
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 569-1060
Grades: K-8
| 692 students
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
455 Riverview Dr
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3807
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3807
Grades: PK-9
| 492 students
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Commonwealth Community Development Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13477 Eureka St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 366-9470
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 366-9470
Grades: K-8
| 151 students
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Old Redford Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17195 Redford St
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 532-7510
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 532-7510
Grades: PK-4
| 399 students
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Saginaw Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5173 Lodge St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 752-9600
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 752-9600
Grades: PK-8
| 267 students
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
University Preparatory Psad Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
957 Holden St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 874-9800
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 874-9800
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Great Lakes Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
46312 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 334-6434
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 334-6434
Grades: K-8
| 195 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Muskegon Heights Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2441 Sanford St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3700
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3700
Grades: 7-12
| 283 students
Rank: #3535.
Bradford Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24218 Garner St
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 351-0000
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 351-0000
Grades: PK-12
| 1,067 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public charter schools in Michigan?
The top ranked magnet public charter schools in Michigan include Holly Academy, Presque Isle Academy and Casman Alternative Academy.
How many magnet public charter schools are located in Michigan?
35 magnet public charter schools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan magnet public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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