For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,145 students in 49686, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in 49686, MI are Old Mission Peninsula School, Grand Traverse Academy and Woodland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 49686 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49686, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49686, MI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Mission Peninsula School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2699 Island View Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 225-0225
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 225-0225
Gr: K-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Grand Traverse Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1245 Hammond Rd E
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 932-6008
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 932-6008
Gr: PK-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Woodland School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7224 Supply Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 947-7474
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 947-7474
Gr: K-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
49686, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cherry Knoll Children's Center (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
91800 N. Three Mile Road
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 922-625
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 922-625
Gr: Inquire with school | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
3113 J Maddy Pkwy
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-1780
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-1780
Gr: PK-12
2699 Island View Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-7420
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-7420
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Traverse Bay Area Early College High School (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
880 Parsons Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 922-6262
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 922-6262
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 4%
1402 Carlisle Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 929-4539
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 929-4539
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 49686, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 49686, MI include Old Mission Peninsula School, Grand Traverse Academy and Woodland School.
How many public charter schools are located in 49686?
3 public charter schools are located in 49686.
What is the racial composition of students in 49686?
49686 public charter schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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