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Best Michigan Magnet Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 magnet public charter schools serving 11,965 students in Michigan.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top-ranked magnet public charter schools in Michigan are Holly Academy, Presque Isle Academy and Innocademy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan magnet public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 32% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best Magnet Public Charter Schools in Michigan (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holly Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
820 Academy Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 634-5554
Gr: PK-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Presque Isle Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20830 Cedar St
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-6708
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Innocademy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8485 Homestead Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(248) 505-6829
Gr: PK-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Flat River Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9481 Jordan Rd
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9360
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Oakland International Academy Prek1
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 Miller St
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 923-0790
Gr: PK-1 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Casman Alternative Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
225 9th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4981
Gr: 7-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Huron Academy Grades K2
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11401 Metro Pkwy
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 446-9170
Gr: PK-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
New Branches Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3662 Poinsettia Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 243-6221
Gr: K-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Three Oaks Public School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 Kingsley St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-3365
Gr: PK-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5100 John R St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 832-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Hope Of Detroit Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4443 N Campbell St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 897-8720
Gr: K-10 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
957 Holden St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 874-9800
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #1313.
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
23777 Southfield Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 569-1060
Gr: K-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1414.
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16827 Appoline St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 341-4944
Gr: K-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1515.
University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5310 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 831-0010
Gr: 6-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1616.
West Village Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3530 Westwood St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 274-9200
Gr: K-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1717.
Old Redford Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
17195 Redford St
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 532-7510
Gr: PK-4 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1818.
Advanced Technology Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4801 Oakman Blvd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 625-4700
Gr: PK-12 | 1,207 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Hope Of Detroit Academy Middlehigh
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4444 35th St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 788-1122
Gr: K-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Commonwealth Community Development Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13477 Eureka St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 366-9470
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Great Lakes Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
46312 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 334-6434
Gr: K-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Antoinette St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 874-4340
Gr: 9-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2323.
International Academy Of Saginaw
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1944 Iowa Ave
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 921-1000
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Saginaw Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5173 Lodge St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 752-9600
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2664 Franklin St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 393-9166
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
William C Abney Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1435 Fulton St E
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-5541
Gr: K-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Pontiac Academy For Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Gr: K-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2828.
Bradford Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
24218 Garner St
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 351-0000
Gr: PK-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2929.
Muskegon Heights Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2441 Sanford St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3030.
Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21605 W 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 541-7619
Gr: PK-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #3131.
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
455 Riverview Dr
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3807
Gr: PK-9 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Oakland International Academy K1
Magnet School
Charter School
6111 Miller St
Detroit, MI 48211
(248) 327-7673
Gr: PK-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked magnet public charter schools in Michigan?
The top-ranked magnet public charter schools in Michigan include Holly Academy, Presque Isle Academy and Innocademy.
How many magnet public charter schools are located in Michigan?
32 magnet public charter schools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan magnet public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).

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