For the 2024-25 school year, there are 145 alternative public middle schools serving 14,962 students in Michigan.
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Michigan are Gull Lake Virtual Partnership, Algonac Alternative Education and Calhoun County Juvenile Home. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Michigan (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 Hutchinson Rd
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Grades: K-12
| 304 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Algonac Alternative Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9541 Phelps Rd
Algonac, MI 48001
(810) 794-4911
Algonac, MI 48001
(810) 794-4911
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Calhoun County Juvenile Home
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14555 18 12 Mile Rd
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 789-3507
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 789-3507
Grades: 4-12
| 18 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Grant Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
331 E State Rd
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-5622
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-5622
Grades: 7-12
| 65 students
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Saginaw County Juvenile Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3360 Hospital Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-2821
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 799-2821
Grades: 4-12
| 25 students
Rank: #66.
Virtual Learning Academyof St Clair County
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
499 Range Rd
Marysville, MI 48040
(810) 455-4480
Marysville, MI 48040
(810) 455-4480
Grades: 6-12
| 130 students
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Clarice Ave
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Carsonvilleport Sanilac Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 N Goetze Rd
Carsonville, MI 48419
(810) 657-9393
Carsonville, MI 48419
(810) 657-9393
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Hartford Alternative Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7143
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7143
Grades: 6-12
| 98 students
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
ishpemingnegauneenice comm Educational division
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 S Pioneer Ave
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4173
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4173
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Oxford Crossroads Day School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
810 James Hunt Dr
Oxford, MI 48371
(248) 969-1812
Oxford, MI 48371
(248) 969-1812
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Westwood North Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: #13 - 4713. - 47.
Accelerated Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1602 S Averill Ave
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 760-1805
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 760-1805
Grades: 7-12
| 163 students
Rank: #13 - 4713. - 47.
Aces Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3303 S Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5170
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5170
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
Rank: #13 - 4713. - 47.
Ca Alternative Edatlantis
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
G3493 Beveridge Rd
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-8220
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-8220
Grades: 7-12
| 114 students
Rank: #13 - 4713. - 47.
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
636 Pipestone St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1900
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1900
Grades: K-12
| 86 students
Rank: #13 - 4713. - 47.
Caro Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 N State St
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-6845
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-6845
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Rank: #13 - 4713. - 47.
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
| 63 students
Rank: #13 - 4713. - 47.
Clara B Ford Academy Sda
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Grades: 5-12
| 44 students
Rank: #13 - 4713. - 47.
Columbia Alternative Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4460 N Lake Rd
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Grades: 6-12
| 88 students
Rank: #13 - 4713. - 47.
Comstock Compass High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3010 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 250-8930
Grades: K-12
| 270 students
Rank: #13 - 4713. - 47.
Consolidated Community School Services
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4900 W Davis Ct
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-7305
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-7305
Grades: 5-12
| 87 students
Rank: #13 - 4713. - 47.
Constantine Alternative Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Peachtree St
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-9030
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-9030
Grades: 6-12
| 80 students
Rank: #13 - 4713. - 47.
Downriver Digital Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27225 W Outer Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Grades: K-12
| 29 students
Rank: #13 - 4713. - 47.
Farwell Timberland Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2655 W Ludington Dr
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-7219
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-7219
Grades: 8-12
| 44 students
Rank: #13 - 4713. - 47.
Harrison Alternative Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 W Spruce St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Grades: 8-11
| 31 students
Rank: #13 - 4713. - 47.
Harrison Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 15th St
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 455-0029
Port Huron, MI 48060
(810) 455-0029
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Rank: #13 - 4713. - 47.
Hemlock Virtual
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
733 N Hemlock Rd
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-2338
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-2338
Grades: 7-12
| 56 students
Rank: #13 - 4713. - 47.
Houghton Lake Community Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
179 Cloverleaf Ln
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2000
Houghton Lake, MI 48629
(989) 366-2000
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
Rank: #13 - 4713. - 47.
Jonesville Pathways
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 Wright St
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-7304
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-7304
Grades: 6-12
| 79 students
Rank: #13 - 4713. - 47.
Lake Huron Virtual Hybrid High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
57700 Gratiot Ave
New Haven, MI 48048
(586) 749-5123
New Haven, MI 48048
(586) 749-5123
Grades: 6-12
| 57 students
Rank: #13 - 4713. - 47.
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Blue Pride Dr
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7542
Lawton, MI 49065
(269) 624-7542
Grades: 5-12
| 53 students
Rank: #13 - 4713. - 47.
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grades: K-12
| 80 students
Rank: #13 - 4713. - 47.
Macomb County Juvenile Justice Center School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 N Rose St
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-6553
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-6553
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #13 - 4713. - 47.
Mosaic School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 W Wheatland Ave
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-8150
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-8150
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in Michigan?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Michigan include Gull Lake Virtual Partnership, Algonac Alternative Education and Calhoun County Juvenile Home.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Michigan?
145 alternative public middle schools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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