For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,856 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 15% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), 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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Waterford, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterford Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4860 Midland Ave
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2400
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Oakside Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
355 Summit Dr
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 706-2000
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 706-2000
Gr: K-12 | 1,424 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Momentum Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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?
3 public charter schools are located in Waterford.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford?
Waterford public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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