For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 825 students in 48215, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in 48215, MI are Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac and Detroit Merit Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 48215 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 48215, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 48215, MI Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3501 Hamtramck Dr
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Detroit Merit Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1091 Alter Rd
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 331-3328
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 331-3328
Gr: K-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
48215, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13330 E Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Gr: 4-12
1021 Clairpointe
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-0491
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-0491
Gr: K-5 | 317 students
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy-victor's (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1200 Alter Rd
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 656-2600
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 656-2600
Gr: 5-12
1200 Alter Rd
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 656-260
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 656-260
19 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Capstone Academy Charter Schoolriverbend (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
13330 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 823-6013
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 823-6013
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
897 Philip Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-2552
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-2552
Gr: 7 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
4180 Marlborough St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 417-8898
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 417-8898
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4365 Newport Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-3250
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Minority enrollment: 99%
4180 Marlborough Street
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 417-8898
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 417-8898
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
13000 Essex Ave
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Gr: K-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2629 Lenox
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-2400
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-2400
Gr: 5-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 48215, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 48215, MI include Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac and Detroit Merit Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 48215?
2 public charter schools are located in 48215.
What is the racial composition of students in 48215?
48215 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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