For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 905 students in Chippewa County, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Chippewa County, MI are Detour Arts And Technology Academy, Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy and Lake Superior Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chippewa County, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Chippewa County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Chippewa County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Detour Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 Division St
De Tour Village, MI 49725
(906) 297-2011
De Tour Village, MI 49725
(906) 297-2011
Grades: PK-12
| 80 students
Rank: #22.
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 597 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Superior Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8936 S Mackinac Trl
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 259-1168
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 259-1168
Grades: K-5
| 91 students
Rank: #44.
Ojibwe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11507 W Industrial Dr
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-2530
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-2530
Grades: K-12
| 137 students
Chippewa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7134 South M 221
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-3217
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-3217
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
3199 E. 12 Mile Road
Dafter, MI 49724
(906) 635-6624
Dafter, MI 49724
(906) 635-6624
Grades: K-5
| 132 students
202 South Division St
De Tour Village, MI 49725
(906) 297-2011
De Tour Village, MI 49725
(906) 297-2011
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
315 Armory Place
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-3373
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-3373
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Eupisd Community Based Early Childhood Services (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
315 Armory Pl
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-3373
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-3373
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2023 W. 4th Avenue
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6628
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6628
Grades: PK-2
| 189 students
333 South Pleasant St
Pickford, MI 49774
(906) 647-6245
Pickford, MI 49774
(906) 647-6245
Grades: K-8
| 281 students
15901 Country Club Drive
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-5323
Kincheloe, MI 49788
(906) 495-5323
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
11185 W 2nd St
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-4551
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-4551
Grades: PK-6
| 395 students
11185 West 2nd St
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-3710
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-3710
Grades: 4-8
| 338 students
Soo Township School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
5788 South M 129
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6630
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6630
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Chippewa County, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Chippewa County, MI include Detour Arts And Technology Academy, Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy and Lake Superior Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Chippewa County?
4 public charter schools are located in Chippewa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chippewa County?
Chippewa County public charter schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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