For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 3,999 students in 49660, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 49660, MI are Casman Alternative Academy and Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 49660 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49660, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49660, MI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Casman Alternative Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 9th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4981
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4981
Gr: 7-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Gr: PK-12 | 3,934 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 49660, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 49660, MI include Casman Alternative Academy and Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 49660?
2 public charter schools are located in 49660.
What is the racial composition of students in 49660?
49660 public charter schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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