For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 171 students in Portage, MI.
The top ranked public charter school in Portage, MI is Oakland Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portage, MI public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Portage have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Portage, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakland Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6325 Oakland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 324-8951
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 324-8951
Grades: K-8
| 171 students
Portage, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kalamazoo Resa - Local-based Speced Programs (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1819 East Milham Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9323
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9323
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
321 W South St
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1912 Birch
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1316 Barney Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
5177 W Main St
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Reach And Teach (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 1748
Portage, MI 49081
(269) 276-9036
Portage, MI 49081
(269) 276-9036
Grades: Inquire with school
| 52 students
1819 East Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9214
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9214
Grades: 6-8
| 1 students
8106 Waylee Street
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6500
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6500
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Portage, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Portage, MI include Oakland Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Portage?
1 public charter schools are located in Portage.
What is the racial composition of students in Portage?
Portage public charter schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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