For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 827 students in Highland Park, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Highland Park, MI are George Washington Carver Middle School, George Washington Carver Elementary School and Barber Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland Park, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Highland Park have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Highland Park, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Washington Carver Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14510 2nd Ave
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 865-6024
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 865-6024
Gr: 5-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14510 2nd Ave
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 865-6024
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 865-6024
Gr: PK-4 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Barber Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
45 E Buena Vista St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(614) 623-5345
Highland Park, MI 48203
(614) 623-5345
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 121:1
Rank: n/an/a
Covenant School Spectrum
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1961 Lincoln St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 558-9022
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 558-9022
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Highland Park, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Highland Park, MI include George Washington Carver Middle School, George Washington Carver Elementary School and Barber Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Highland Park?
4 public charter schools are located in Highland Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland Park?
Highland Park public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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