For the 2025 school year, there are 145 public charter schools serving 62,729 students in Wayne County, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Wayne County, MI are Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy, Achieve Charter Academy and Canton Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, 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 27% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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 Wayne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
48484 N Territorial Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 459-6149
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 459-6149
Gr: K-8 | 804 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Achieve Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 Denton Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0960
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0960
Gr: PK-8 | 765 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Canton Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
49100 Ford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 453-9517
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 453-9517
Gr: K-8 | 759 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Keystone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
47925 Bemis Rd
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-9470
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-9470
Gr: K-8 | 697 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Ivywood Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14356 Genoa Ct
Plymouth, MI 48170
(248) 207-1757
Plymouth, MI 48170
(248) 207-1757
Gr: K-9 | 657 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Pembroke Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19940 Mansfield St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 243-0092
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 243-0092
Gr: K-8 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: #77.
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3085 S Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 398-5658
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 398-5658
Gr: K-8 | 816 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Canton Preparatory High School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
46610 Cherry Hill Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 404-6776
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 404-6776
Gr: 7-12 | 660 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Covenant High School East
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9100 Gratiot Ave
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 267-4315
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 267-4315
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School Liv
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30218 Plymouth Rd
Livonia, MI 48150
(248) 425-5868
Livonia, MI 48150
(248) 425-5868
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
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: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Clara B Ford Academy Sda
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Gr: 5-12 | 57 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Vista Meadows Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347
Gr: K-12 | 86 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1414.
Hamtramck Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11420 Conant St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 368-7312
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 368-7312
Gr: K-8 | 553 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1515.
Covenant High School Southwest
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1450 25th St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 297-8720
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 297-8720
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Covenant High School Central
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2959 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-6900
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11340 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 209-3803
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 209-3803
Gr: 7-12 | 159 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Detroit Prep
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8411 Sylvester St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 343-1495
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 343-1495
Gr: K-8 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1919.
Oakland International Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Miller St
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 923-0790
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 923-0790
Gr: 2-5 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 64:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2020.
Tipton Academy Pk3
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Belton St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 261-0500
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 261-0500
Gr: PK-3 | 282 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2121.
Way Academy Chicago Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19321 W Chicago St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 444-9398
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 444-9398
Gr: 6-12 | 85 students
Rank: #2222.
Quest Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24745 Van Born Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 299-0534
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 299-0534
Gr: K-8 | 693 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2323.
Caniff Liberty Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Caniff St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(248) 327-7673
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(248) 327-7673
Gr: PK-9 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2424.
Taylor Exemplar Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26727 Goddard Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 941-7742
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 941-7742
Gr: K-8 | 643 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2525.
Hanley International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Denton St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 875-8888
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 875-8888
Gr: PK-8 | 658 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
The James And Grace Lee Boggs School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Goethe St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 923-2301
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 923-2301
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2727.
Henry Ford Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20900 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn, MI 48121
(313) 982-6193
Dearborn, MI 48121
(313) 982-6193
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2828.
Way Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
407 E Fort St
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 119:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2929.
Trillium Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15740 Racho Blvd
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-8222
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-8222
Gr: K-12 | 665 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3030.
Bridge Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9600 Buffalo St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 462-6100
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 462-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 653 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3131.
Star International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45081 Geddes Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(313) 565-0507
Canton, MI 48188
(313) 565-0507
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3232.
Metro Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
34800 Ecorse Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 641-3200
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 641-3200
Gr: K-8 | 464 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Fostering Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16511 Delaware Ave
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 531-9971
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 531-9971
Gr: K-8 | 57 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Branch Line School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16360 Hubbard St
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 335-0663
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 335-0663
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3535.
Detroit Enterprise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11224 Kercheval St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 823-5799
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 823-5799
Gr: K-8 | 759 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
29193 Beech St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Gr: 9 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
17101 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Gr: 9-11 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3056 Hanley St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 347-0026
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 347-0026
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
14213 Whitcomb St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Gr: 6-8
5680 Konkel St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 596-7640
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 596-7640
Gr: PK-8 | 860 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
300 South Henry Ruff Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 722-1465
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 722-1465
Gr: K-8 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Ace Academy (Sda) - Calumet Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
330 Glendale St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Gr: 6-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 97%
13330 E Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Gr: 4-12
330 Glendale
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Gr: 4-12 | 136 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
28201 Lyndon Street
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 744-2685
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 744-2685
Gr: K-6 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
19499 Victor Parkway
Livonia, MI 48152
(313) 625-4700
Livonia, MI 48152
(313) 625-4700
Gr: 10-12
African Heritage Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
21511 W. Mcnichols
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-2357
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-2357
Gr: 2-12 | 21 students
20119 Wisconsin St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Gr: 6-12 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
8666 Quincy St
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 898-6444
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 898-6444
Gr: PK-12 | 898 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Allen Early Learning Academy (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
11100 North Haggerty Road
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 582-6801
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 582-6801
Gr: PK
11100 North Haggerty Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-3050
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-3050
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Allen Park Community School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
14700 Moore Ave
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 827-2660
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 827-2660
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
8100 West Davison
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 646-9053
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 646-9053
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
8858 Petoskey Avenue
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 596-4900
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 596-4900
Gr: PK-2 | 69 students
10215 King Richard
Detroit, MI 48224
Detroit, MI 48224
Gr: K-8 | 379 students Minority enrollment: 99%
2200 Ewald Circle
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 866-0605
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 866-0605
Gr: PK-6 | 169 students
4900 E. Hilldale Street
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7770
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7770
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
B Beck Education Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
27100 Bennett
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3501
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3501
Gr: PK-K
Barbour Magnet Middle School (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
4209 Seneca Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-2300
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Barnard Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
900 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Barnes Early Childhood Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
20090 Morningside Dr
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Gr: PK
Barsamian Preparatory Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7650 2nd Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1288
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1288
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 467-5697
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 467-5697
Gr: 3-5 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Wayne County, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Wayne County, MI include Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy, Achieve Charter Academy and Canton Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Wayne County?
145 public charter schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public charter schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Wayne County include: New Paradigm Glazer Academy vs. New Paradigm College Prep, The James And Grace Lee Boggs School vs. Detroit Edison Public School Academy, Taylor Exemplar Academy vs. Quest Charter Academy
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