For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 622 students in 49456, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 49456, MI are Walden Green Montessori and West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 49456 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49456, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49456, MI Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walden Green Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17339 Roosevelt Rd
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 842-4523
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 842-4523
Gr: K-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17350 Hazel St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 844-9961
Spring Lake, MI 49456
(616) 844-9961
Gr: K-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 49456, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 49456, MI include Walden Green Montessori and West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics.
How many public charter schools are located in 49456?
2 public charter schools are located in 49456.
What is the racial composition of students in 49456?
49456 public charter schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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