For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public charter schools serving 1,977 students in Muskegon, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Muskegon, MI are Muskegon Covenant Academy, Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change and Three Oaks Public School Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muskegon, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Muskegon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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 Muskegon, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Muskegon Covenant Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Catherine Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3100
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Mccracken St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 766-7500
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 766-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Three Oaks Public School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Kingsley St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-3365
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-3365
Gr: PK-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Timberland Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2574 Mclaughlin Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-9700
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-9700
Gr: K-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Dr Martin Luther King Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 E Sherman Blvd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3600
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3600
Gr: 3-5 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Muskegon Heights Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2441 Sanford St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3700
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3700
Gr: 6-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Charter School
3028 Howden St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3280
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3280
Gr: PK-2 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academy The Port
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
205 E Apple Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7248
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7248
Gr: 5-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academymuskegon Community Building
Charter School
1161 W Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(613) 949-2287
Muskegon, MI 49441
(613) 949-2287
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Muskegon Maritime Academy
Charter School
571 E Apple Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 724-7577
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 724-7577
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Muskegon, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Muskegon, MI include Muskegon Covenant Academy, Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change and Three Oaks Public School Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Muskegon?
10 public charter schools are located in Muskegon.
What is the racial composition of students in Muskegon?
Muskegon public charter schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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