For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 3,508 students in Manistee, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Manistee, MI are Casman Alternative Academy and Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manistee, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Manistee have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Manistee, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Casman Alternative Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 9th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4981
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4981
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Grades: PK-12
| 3,444 students
Manistee, Michigan 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
772 East Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-5212
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-5212
Grades: PK-1
| 125 students
550 Maple St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Manistee Harbor Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 398-3621
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 398-3621
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
772 East Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4264
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4264
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
119 Ford Street
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2143
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2143
Grades: K
| 128 students
Yes Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Manistee, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Manistee, MI include Casman Alternative Academy and Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Manistee?
2 public charter schools are located in Manistee.
What is the racial composition of students in Manistee?
Manistee public charter schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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