For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 726 students in 48074, MI.
The top-ranked public charter school in 48074, MI is Landmark Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 48074 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 48074, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 48074, MI Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Landmark Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Lapeer Rd
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 982-7210
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 982-7210
Gr: K-12 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
48074, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5801 Griswold Rd
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 984-6519
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 984-6519
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
1963 N. Allen Road
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 984-6528
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 984-6528
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 48074, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 48074, MI include Landmark Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 48074?
1 public charter schools are located in 48074.
What is the racial composition of students in 48074?
48074 public charter schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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