For the 2026 school year, there are 5 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 3,508 students in Michigan.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Michigan are Cross Creek 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.
Michigan blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 32% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Michigan (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7701 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 656-4000
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 656-4000
Gr: K-8 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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.
Eagle Crest Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11950 Riley St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2400
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2400
Gr: K-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Marquette Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-5055
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-5055
Gr: PK-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Michigan?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Michigan include Cross Creek Charter Academy, Achieve Charter Academy and Canton Charter Academy.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Michigan?
5 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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