For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 745 students in Saint Charles, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Saint Charles, MI are St. Charles Community Middlehigh School, St. Charles Elementary School and St. Charles Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Charles, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Saint Charles have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Saint Charles, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Charles Community Middlehigh School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
881 W Walnut St
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9991
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9991
Grades: 7-12
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
St. Charles Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 W Walnut St
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9210
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9210
Grades: PK-6
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
St. Charles Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
891 W Walnut St
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-2415
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-2415
Grades: 1-12
| 74 students
Saint Charles, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
893 West Walnut St
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9927
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9927
Grades: 6-8
| 243 students
302 Fulton Street
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9981
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9981
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
St. Charles Alternative Education Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
910 North Saginaw St
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-1010
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-1010
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
891 W Walnut St.
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-2415
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-2415
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saint Charles, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Saint Charles, MI include St. Charles Community Middlehigh School, St. Charles Elementary School and St. Charles Virtual School.
How many public schools are located in Saint Charles?
3 public schools are located in Saint Charles.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Charles?
Saint Charles public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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