Best 49508 Michigan Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 359 students in 49508, MI.
The top ranked public charter school in 49508, MI is New Branches Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 49508 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49508, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best 49508, MI Public Charter Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Branches Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3662 Poinsettia Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 243-6221
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 49508 Michigan

49508, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Grand Rapids Oral Deaf (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-5706
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2685
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Kenosha Home Community (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-2505
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in 49508, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 49508, MI include New Branches Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 49508?
1 public charter schools are located in 49508.
What is the racial composition of students in 49508?
49508 public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).

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