Best Public Charter Schools in Waterford, MI (2025-26)

Best Waterford Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,778 students in Waterford, MI.

The top ranked public charter schools in Waterford, MI are Waterford Montessori Academy, Oakside Prep Academy and Momentum Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Waterford, MI public charter schools have an score of 15% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and score of 26% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Waterford, MI (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Waterford Montessori Academy

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
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4860 Midland Ave
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2400

Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Rank: #22.

Oakside Prep Academy

Charter School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
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355 Summit Dr
Waterford, MI 48328
(616) 304-6601

Gr: K-11 | 1,362 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #33.

Momentum Academy

Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
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60 S Lynn Ave
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5000

Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

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Waterford, Michigan 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Academy Of Waterford (Closed 2023)

3000 Sashabaw Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649

Gr: K-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Adams Elementary School (Closed 2015)

3810 Clintonville Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-8900

Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Burt Elementary School (Closed 2015)

581 South Winding Dr
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5110

Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Crary Middle School (Closed 2011)

501 North Cass Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-9300

Gr: 6-8

Della Lutes School (Closed 2005)

5195 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 682-5220

Gr: 4-5 | 255 students Minority enrollment: 11%

Eliza Seaman Leggett School (Closed 2007)

3621 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-9450

Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frank J. Manley Campus Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2989 Van Zandt
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-6347

Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Jefferson International Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)

60 S Lynn Ave
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5000

Gr: PK-3 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Lutes Campus High School (Closed 2010)

Vocational School

501 North Cass Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-8738

Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Oakland County Center Programs (Closed 2012)

Special Education School

2111 Pontiac Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2533

Gr: K-12 | 107 students Minority enrollment: 26%

Sandburg Elementary School (Closed 2015)

1355 Merry Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-0221

Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Stepanski Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)

6010 Hatchery
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 666-9593

Gr: PK

Virtual Learning Academy (Closed 2023)

2111 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2037

Gr: K-12

Waterford Cyber Academy (Closed 2016)

501 N. Cass Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 706-4871

Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Waterford Montessori Academy (Closed 2021)

Charter School

4350 Elizabeth Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-2400

Gr: K-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Waterford Village Elementary School (Closed 2015)

4241 Steffens Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-1091

Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Waterford, MI?

The top ranked public charter schools in Waterford, MI include Waterford Montessori Academy, Oakside Prep Academy and Momentum Academy.

How many public charter schools are located in Waterford?

3 public charter schools are located in Waterford.

What is the racial composition of students in Waterford?

Waterford public charter schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).