For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,870 students in 48033, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 48033, MI are Laurus Academy, Crescent Academy Elementary School and Bradford Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 48033 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 48033, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 48033, MI Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurus Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24590 Lahser Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 799-8401
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 799-8401
Gr: K-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Rank: #22.
Crescent Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25175 Code Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 281-6471
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 281-6471
Gr: 2-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #33.
Bradford Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24218 Garner St
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 351-0000
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 351-0000
Gr: PK-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
48033, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
24675 Lahser Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8601
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8601
Gr: 8-12 | 1,047 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 48033, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 48033, MI include Laurus Academy, Crescent Academy Elementary School and Bradford Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 48033?
3 public charter schools are located in 48033.
What is the racial composition of students in 48033?
48033 public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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