For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 737 students in Southgate, MI.
The top ranked public charter school in Southgate, MI is Creative Montessori Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southgate, MI public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Southgate have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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 Southgate, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creative Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15100 Northline Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 284-5600
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 284-5600
Gr: PK-8 | 737 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Southgate, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15500 Howard St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4650
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
12601 Mccann St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4623
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4623
Gr: 6-7 | 685 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Sp Ed - Transitions Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
14685 Northline Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4619
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4619
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Southgate, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Southgate, MI include Creative Montessori Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Southgate?
1 public charter schools are located in Southgate.
What is the racial composition of students in Southgate?
Southgate public charter schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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