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Best Waterford Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,778 students in Waterford, MI.

The top-ranked public charter schools in Waterford, MI are Waterford Montessori Academy, Oakside Prep Academy and Momentum Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Waterford, MI public charter schools have an score of 15% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and score of 26% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Waterford, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Waterford Montessori Academy

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
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4860 Midland Ave
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2400

Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Rank: #22.

Oakside Prep Academy

Charter School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
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355 Summit Dr
Waterford, MI 48328
(616) 304-6601

Gr: K-11 | 1,362 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #33.

Momentum Academy

Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
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60 S Lynn Ave
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5000

Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

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Waterford, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Academy Of Waterford (Closed 2023)

3000 Sashabaw Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649

Gr: K-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Adams Elementary School (Closed 2015)

3810 Clintonville Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-8900

Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Burt Elementary School (Closed 2015)

581 South Winding Dr
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5110

Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Crary Middle School (Closed 2011)

501 North Cass Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-9300

Gr: 6-8

Della Lutes School (Closed 2005)

5195 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 682-5220

Gr: 4-5 | 255 students Minority enrollment: 11%

Eliza Seaman Leggett School (Closed 2007)

3621 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-9450

Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frank J. Manley Campus Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2989 Van Zandt
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-6347

Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Jefferson International Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)

60 S Lynn Ave
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5000

Gr: PK-3 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Lutes Campus High School (Closed 2010)

Vocational School

501 North Cass Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-8738

Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Oakland County Center Programs (Closed 2012)

Special Education School

2111 Pontiac Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2533

Gr: K-12 | 107 students Minority enrollment: 26%

Sandburg Elementary School (Closed 2015)

1355 Merry Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-0221

Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Stepanski Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)

6010 Hatchery
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 666-9593

Gr: PK

Waterford Cyber Academy (Closed 2016)

501 N. Cass Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 706-4871

Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Waterford Montessori Academy (Closed 2021)

Charter School

4350 Elizabeth Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-2400

Gr: K-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Waterford Village Elementary School (Closed 2015)

4241 Steffens Rd
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 Waterford, MI?

The top-ranked public charter schools in Waterford, MI include Waterford Montessori Academy, Oakside Prep Academy and Momentum Academy.

How many public charter schools are located in Waterford?

3 public charter schools are located in Waterford.

What is the racial composition of students in Waterford?

Waterford public charter schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).