For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,368 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 average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency 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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Waterford, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waterford Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4860 Midland Ave
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2400
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #22.
Oakside Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
355 Summit Dr
Waterford, MI 48328
(616) 304-6601
Waterford, MI 48328
(616) 304-6601
Grades: K-9
| 955 students
Rank: #33.
Momentum Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 S Lynn Ave
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5000
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Waterford, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Waterford (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3000 Sashabaw Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649
Grades: K-8
| 117 students
3810 Clintonville Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-8900
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
581 South Winding Dr
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5110
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5110
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
501 North Cass Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-9300
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-9300
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
5195 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 682-5220
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 682-5220
Grades: 4-5
| 255 students
3621 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-9450
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-9450
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
2989 Van Zandt
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-6347
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-6347
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
60 S Lynn Ave
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5000
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5000
Grades: PK-3
| 205 students
Lutes Campus High School (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
501 North Cass Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-8738
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-8738
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Oakland County Center Programs (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2111 Pontiac Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2533
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2533
Grades: K-12
| 107 students
1355 Merry Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-0221
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-0221
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
6010 Hatchery
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 666-9593
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 666-9593
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2111 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2037
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2037
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
501 N. Cass Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 706-4871
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 706-4871
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
Waterford Montessori Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4350 Elizabeth Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-2400
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-2400
Grades: K-8
| 203 students
4241 Steffens Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-1091
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-1091
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
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, MI?
3 public charter schools are located in Waterford, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford, MI?
Waterford, MI public charter schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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