For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 472 students in Branch County, MI.
The top ranked public charter school in Branch County, MI is Pansophia Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Branch County, MI public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Branch County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Branch County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pansophia Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
52 Abbott Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-4686
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-4686
Gr: K-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Branch County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bisd Sp. Ed. Programs In Local Districts (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
214 Bishop Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5800
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5800
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Camp Branch Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
19 4th St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 278-3204
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 278-3204
Gr: 9-12
501 East Chicago St
Bronson, MI 49028
(517) 369-3250
Bronson, MI 49028
(517) 369-3250
Gr: 5-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Coldwater Adult & Secondary Learning Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
70 Tibbits St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5900
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Dorothy Legg Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
212 Bishop Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5830
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5830
Gr: 6-12
1011 School Drive
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 297-5965
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 297-5965
Gr: Inquire with school | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
70 Tibbits St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5975
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5975
Gr: K-3 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
430 St Joseph St
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-7660
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-7660
Gr: K-4 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 5%
430 St Joseph Street
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-8561
Union City, MI 49094
(517) 741-8561
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Branch County, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Branch County, MI include Pansophia Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Branch County?
1 public charter schools are located in Branch County.
What is the racial composition of students in Branch County?
Branch County public charter schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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