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Best Detroit Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 78 public charter schools serving 31,071 students in Detroit, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Detroit, MI are Pembroke Academy, Covenant High School East and Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Detroit, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Detroit have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 Detroit, MI (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pembroke Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19940 Mansfield St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 243-0092
Gr: K-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Covenant High School East
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9100 Gratiot Ave
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 267-4315
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3501 Hamtramck Dr
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Covenant High School Southwest
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1450 25th St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 297-8720
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Covenant High School Central
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2959 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11340 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 209-3803
Gr: 7-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Detroit Prep
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8411 Sylvester St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 343-1495
Gr: K-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Oakland International Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 Miller St
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 923-0790
Gr: 2-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 64:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Way Academy Chicago Site
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19321 W Chicago St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 444-9398
Gr: 6-12 | 85 students
Rank: #1010.
The James And Grace Lee Boggs School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7600 Goethe St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 923-2301
Gr: K-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
Way Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
407 E Fort St
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 119:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Detroit Enterprise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11224 Kercheval St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 823-5799
Gr: K-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Oakland International Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8228 Conant St
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 925-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
Detroit Edison 51爆料 Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1903 Wilkins St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 833-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
University Preparatory Science And Math Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2251 Antietam Ave
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 782-4400
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #1616.
Detroit Merit Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1091 Alter Rd
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 331-3328
Gr: K-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #1717.
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5100 John R St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 832-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Warrendale Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
19400 Sawyer St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 240-4200
Gr: K-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Way Academy Vernor Site
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8701 W Vernor Hwy
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 444-8082
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 115:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2020.
Detroit Edison 51爆料 Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3402 Saint Aubin St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 877-9381
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Legacy Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4900 E Hildale St
Detroit, MI 48234
(877) 223-6402
Gr: K-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #2222.
Cesar Chavez High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1761 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 551-0611
Gr: 9-12 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10225 3rd St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 826-1159
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15865 E 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 371-1300
Gr: K-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #2525.
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6782 Goldsmith St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 842-0006
Gr: 6-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Detroit Premier Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7781 Asbury Park
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 945-1472
Gr: K-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Hope Of Detroit Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4443 N Campbell St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 897-8720
Gr: K-10 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
New Paradigm Glazer Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 La Belle St
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 833-1100
Gr: K-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #2929.
Escuela Avancemos
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2635 Howard St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 596-0079
Gr: K-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Flagship Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13661 Wisconsin St
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 933-7933
Gr: K-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #3131.
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
957 Holden St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 874-9800
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Detroit Achievement Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7000 W Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 468-9518
Gr: K-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Joy Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15055 Dexter Ave
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 340-0023
Gr: PK-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
David Ellis Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18977 Schaefer Hwy
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 450-0642
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16827 Appoline St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 341-4944
Gr: K-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1
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Detroit, Michigan 51爆料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A. Philip Randolph Technical High School (Closed 2018)
17101 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Academy Of Critical Thinkers At Cody (Closed 2013)
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Gr: 9-11 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Academy Of Detroit-west (Closed 2011)
16418 West Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 272-5473
Gr: K-1
Academy Of Oak Park - Middle School (Closed 2011)
14213 Whitcomb St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Gr: 6-8
Academy Of Oak Park (4-5) (Closed 2005)
14213 Whitcomb Avenue
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Gr: 4-5
Academy Of The Americas (Closed 2020)
5680 Konkel St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 596-7640
Gr: PK-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Ace Academy Jefferson Site (Closed 2023)
13330 E Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Gr: 4-12
African Heritage Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
21511 W. Mcnichols
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-2357
Gr: 2-12 | 21 students
Aisha Shule/web Dubois Prep. Academy School (Closed 2015)
20119 Wisconsin St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Gr: 6-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Allen Academy (Closed 2023)
8666 Quincy St
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 898-6444
Gr: PK-12 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Allen Academy (Closed 2005)
14595 Heyden
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 541-1436
Gr: K-9 | 673 students
Andrew Young Early College Academy (Closed 2014)
8100 West Davison
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 646-9053
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Angell Primary School (Closed 2004)
8858 Petoskey Avenue
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 596-4900
Gr: PK-2 | 69 students
Arthur At Fisher Elementary School (Closed 2023)
10215 King Richard
Detroit, MI 48224
Gr: K-8 | 379 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Arts In Academics Academy (Closed 2004)
2200 Ewald Circle
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 866-0605
Gr: PK-6 | 169 students
Atkinson Elementary School (Closed 2008)
4900 E. Hilldale Street
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7770
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Barbour Magnet Middle School (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
4209 Seneca Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Barsamian Preparatory Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7650 2nd Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1288
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Beacon International Academy (Closed 2004)
1021 Clairpointe
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-0491
Gr: K-5 | 317 students
Beard Early Childhood (Closed 2018)
840 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Beard Elementary School (Closed 2014)
840 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Beaubien Middle School (Closed 2008)
19701 Wyoming Avenue
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7250
Gr: 7-10 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Beckham William Academy (Closed 2014)
9860 Park Dr
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Bellevue Elementary School (Closed 2006)
1501 Canton Street
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 866-7530
Gr: K-5 | 125 students
Berry Elementary School (Closed 2008)
6600 Benson Street
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 852-9600
Gr: K-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Bethune Academy (Closed 2005)
13001 Fenkell Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-0180
Gr: PK-5 | 22 students
Biddle Primary School (Closed 2006)
4601 Seebaldt Street
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 494-2361
Gr: PK-2 | 183 students
Birney Elementary School (Closed 2011)
4055 Richton St
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 873-7240
Gr: K-6
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Bowman Site (Closed 2018)
17200 Rowe
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 656-2600
Gr: 5-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5555 Conner St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 656-2600
Gr: 5-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Depaul (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
609 East Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 656-2600
Gr: 5-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - St. Antoine (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1326 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 646-2600
Gr: 5-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - St. Thomas Site (Closed 2015)
8333 Townsend St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 895-2200
Gr: 5-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - West (Selden Site) (Closed 2018)
2750 Selden
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 895-3000
Gr: 5-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy-detroit (Closed 2008)
4707 St. Antoine Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 656-2600
Gr: 5-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Detroit, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Detroit, MI include Pembroke Academy, Covenant High School East and Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac.
How many public charter schools are located in Detroit?
78 public charter schools are located in Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit?
Detroit public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% 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 Detroit are often viewed compared to one another?

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