Top 10 Best Michigan Online Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 35 online public schools serving 11,265 students in Michigan.
Michigan online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.

Best Michigan Online Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Alternative School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
315 Hutchinson Rd
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Grades: K-12
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Icademy Global
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8485 Homestead Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-5637
Grades: K-12
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Michigan Connections Academy
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3950 Heritage Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Grades: K-12
| 1,673 students
Rank: #44.
Hartland Virtual Academy
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9525 E Highland Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(810) 626-2140
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20629 Annapolis
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Maple Valley Pathways High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11090 Nashville Hwy
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9699
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Gobles Virtual Academy
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
409 N State St
Gobles, MI 49055
(269) 628-9340
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Way Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
407 E Fort St, Ste 201
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Grades: 6-12
| 183 students
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
54th Street Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
173 54th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 531-7433
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Brandywine Innovation Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1830 S 3rd St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8805
Grades: 6-12
| 84 students
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
23200 Ryan Rd
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-7070
Grades: K-12
| 131 students
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Gull Lake Gateway Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10100 East D Avenue
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3422
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Soar Academic Institute
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
26141 Schoolcraft
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 535-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 169 students
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Suttons Bay Virtual School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
310 Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
Grades: K-12
| 213 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Fowlerville Online Learning Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 N Grand
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6040
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Romulus Virtual Learning Center
Magnet School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9650 S Wayne Road
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 632-1610
Grades: K-12
| 245 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Success Academy
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
23500 Mac Arthur Blvd
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 427-0836
Grades: 6-12
| 64 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Viking Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
23400 Hughes
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 658-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #1919.
Lifetech Academy
Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
912 Greyhound Dr
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 325-5469
Grades: K-12
| 375 students
Rank: #2020.
Buchanan Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
Rank: #2121.
East Kentwood High School
Math: 29% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6230 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 698-6700
Grades: 10-12
| 1,916 students
Rank: #2222.
Great Lakes Online Education
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 N Old 27
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3766
Grades: K-12
| 105 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Bangor Township Virtual School
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4091 N Euclid Ave
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-8121
Grades: K-12
| 162 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Nextech High School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Broadway Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 458-4992
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
South Central Michigan Virtual
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1060 Jackson Crossing
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2820
Grades: K-12
| 353 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Taylor Virtual Learning Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9601 Westalke
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5757
Grades: 6-12
| 584 students
Rank: #2727.
Lakeshore Virtual School
Alternative School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30550 W Jefferson Ave
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7090
Grades: K-12
| 201 students
Rank: #2828.
Academy 21
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11350 Engleman Rd
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 510-2062
Grades: K-12
| 287 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Harper Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
20225 Beaconsfield
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-3084
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Hudson Tech Alternative
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 E Main St
Hudson, MI 49247
(517) 448-8912
Grades: 6-12
| 143 students
Rank: #3131.
Kelloggsville High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4787 Division Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1570
Grades: 9-12
| 655 students
Rank: #3232.
Clintondale Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35100 Little Mack
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(800) 297-2119
Grades: K-12
| 643 students
Rank: #3333.
Success Virtual Learning Centers Of Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7188 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 424-6314
Grades: 9-12
| 1,658 students
Rank: n/an/a
326 East Eagle Street
Burr Oak, MI 49030
(269) 489-2213
Grades: K-12
| 167 students
Rank: n/an/a
Way East Jackson
Alternative School
345 N Dettman
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 945-1335
Grades: 7-12
| 47 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many online public schools are offered in Michigan?
35 online public schools are available for Michigan students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Michigan?
Michigan online public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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