For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 2,446 students in 48197, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in 48197, MI are South Arbor Charter Academy, East Arbor Charter Academy and Ann Arbor Learning Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 48197 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 48197, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 48197, MI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Arbor Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8200 Carpenter Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 528-2821
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 528-2821
Gr: K-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
East Arbor Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6885 Merritt Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-5506
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-5506
Gr: K-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Ann Arbor Learning Community
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4377 Textile Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 477-0340
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 477-0340
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Fortis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3875 Golfside Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 572-3623
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 572-3623
Gr: K-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Arbor Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6800 Hitchingham Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 961-9700
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 961-9700
Gr: 9-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Gee Compass Academy
Charter School
850 S Hewitt Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 369-9500
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 369-9500
Gr: K-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Pittsfield Acres Academy
Charter School
4377 Textile Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 210-0660
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 210-0660
Gr: K-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
48197, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2100 Ellsworth Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1500
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1500
Gr: 1-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
111 South Wallace Blvd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1700
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1700
Gr: 1-5
220 King Hall Emu
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-4290
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 487-4290
8888 Whittaker Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7061
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 484-7061
Gr: 1-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
211 East Michigan Ave
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 481-9001
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 481-9001
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
New Directions Alternative Education (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2095 Packard Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1850
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1850
Gr: Inquire with school | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Roberto Clemente Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4377 Textile Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 997-1236
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 997-1236
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Wsc Academy Ypsilanti Campus (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
855 Jefferson St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 794-0218
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 794-0218
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
2095 Packard Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1000
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
105 North Mansfield St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1300
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 714-1300
Gr: 7-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
2095 Packard Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1001
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 221-1001
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 48197, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 48197, MI include South Arbor Charter Academy, East Arbor Charter Academy and Ann Arbor Learning Community.
How many public charter schools are located in 48197?
7 public charter schools are located in 48197.
What is the racial composition of students in 48197?
48197 public charter schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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