For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 290 students in Mecosta County, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Mecosta County, MI are Crossroads Charter Academy 612 and Crossroads Charter Academy K5. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mecosta County, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Mecosta County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Mecosta County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crossroads Charter Academy 612
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 Spruce St W
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-9041
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-9041
Gr: 6-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Crossroads Charter Academy K5
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 N State St
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6589
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6589
Gr: K-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Mecosta County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3102 Arthur Rd
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2300
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2300
Gr: 5-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
15760 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Gr: PK
501 W. Bridge Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6234
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6234
Gr: 1-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Mecosta-osceola Alternative Education Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
15800 190th Avenue
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-4410
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-4410
Gr: Inquire with school
Morley Stanwood Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
151 East 7th St
Morley, MI 49336
(231) 856-4444
Morley, MI 49336
(231) 856-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
156 North Front St
Stanwood, MI 49346
(231) 823-2211
Stanwood, MI 49346
(231) 823-2211
Gr: PK-1 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Mecosta County, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Mecosta County, MI include Crossroads Charter Academy 612 and Crossroads Charter Academy K5.
How many public charter schools are located in Mecosta County?
2 public charter schools are located in Mecosta County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mecosta County?
Mecosta County public charter schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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