For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 204 students in 48329, MI.
The top-ranked public charter school in 48329, MI is Waterford Montessori Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 48329 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 48329, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 48329, MI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterford Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4860 Midland Ave
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2400
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
48329, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3000 Sashabaw Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649
Gr: K-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
3810 Clintonville Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-8900
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
2989 Van Zandt
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-6347
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-6347
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
4241 Steffens Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-1091
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-1091
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 48329, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 48329, MI include Waterford Montessori Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 48329?
1 public charter schools are located in 48329.
What is the racial composition of students in 48329?
48329 public charter schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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