For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,316 students in East Lansing, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in East Lansing, MI are Cole Academy East, Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs and Great Lakes Learning Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Lansing, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in East Lansing have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in East Lansing, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cole Academy East
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2921 E Coleman Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 580-3470
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 580-3470
Grades: K-5
| 180 students
Rank: #22.
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 451-3023
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 451-3023
Grades: 6-12
| 682 students
Rank: #33.
Great Lakes Learning Academy High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 451-3023
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 451-3023
Grades: 9-12
| 454 students
East Lansing, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1120 S Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1118 South Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Hector Garcia Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
4660 S Hagadorn Rd Ste 500
East Lansing, MI 48823
East Lansing, MI 48823
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 381-5062
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 381-5062
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1460 Middlevale Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7480
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 333-7480
Grades: K-2
| 269 students
5150 Wardcliff Dr
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 706-5600
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 706-5600
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in East Lansing, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in East Lansing, MI include Cole Academy East, Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs and Great Lakes Learning Academy High School.
How many public charter schools are located in East Lansing?
3 public charter schools are located in East Lansing.
What is the racial composition of students in East Lansing?
East Lansing public charter schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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