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Top 5 Best Ingham County Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 3,708 students in Ingham County, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Ingham County, MI are Cole Academy East, Michigan Connections Academy and Cole Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ingham County, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Ingham County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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 Ingham County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cole Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2921 E Coleman Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 580-3470
Grades: K-5
| 182 students
Rank: #22.
Michigan Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3950 Heritage Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Grades: K-12
| 1,645 students
Rank: #33.
Cole Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1915 W Mount Hope Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 372-0038
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
Rank: #44.
Lifetech Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
912 Greyhound Dr
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 325-5469
Grades: K-12
| 400 students
Rank: #55.
Lansing Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Express Ct
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 882-9585
Grades: K-8
| 467 students
Rank: #66.
Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
Grades: 6-12
| 646 students
Rank: #77.
Great Lakes Learning Academy Alternative High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2875 Eyde Pkwy
East Lansing, MI 48823
(810) 471-4989
Grades: 9-12
| 217 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ingham County, MI

Ingham County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
A English Language School (Closed 2012)
1120 S Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Advancepath Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
102 South Mcpherson Ave
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1391
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Allen School (Closed 2006)
1614 E. Kalamazoo Street
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 325-6760
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
Bingham School (Closed 2013)
121 South Bingham St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1240
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Capital Area Academy (Closed 2012)
5525 South Pennsylvania Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 882-1400
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
Cedar Street Elementary School (Closed 2010)
400 S. Cedar Street
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6502
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
Central Elementary School (Closed 2011)
4406 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5200
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Clcca 6-8 Middle School (Closed 2006)
500 W. Lenawee
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 325-6961
Grades: 6-8
| 217 students
Clcca K-4 Elementary School (Closed 2004)
2924 Newark Avenue
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6894
Grades: K-8
| 471 students
Community Connections Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
5815 Wise Road
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 325-6225
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students
Corcoran Center (Closed 2010)
9926 Stoll Rd
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 675-5101
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Dwight Rich Middle School (Closed 2012)
2600 Hampden Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1160
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
The Early College Lansing Community College (Closed 2023)
430 N Capitol Ave
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1254
Grades: 10-12
| 40 students
Edgewood Early Childhood Center (Closed 2012)
1826 Osage
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5020
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Edtrek Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4610 Spahr Avenue
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-3329
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Elhajj Malik Elshabazz Academy (Closed 2020)
1028 West Barnes Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 267-8474
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
Elmhurst School (Closed 2013)
2400 Pattengill Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 755-1290
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
English As A Second Language Elementary School (Closed 2011)
1118 South Harrison Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 337-8353
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
English Language Acquisition Center (Closed 2012)
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
Fairview School (Closed 2023)
815 North Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1310
Grades: PK-3
| 207 students
Gardner Academy (Closed 2023)
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120
Grades: 4-8
| 539 students
Gardner Middle School (Closed 2013)
333 Dahlia Dr
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1120
Grades: 6-8
| 810 students
Harley Franks Early Childhood Center (Closed 2010)
2924 Newark Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1390
Grades: Inquire with school
| 4 students
Hector Garcia Academy (Closed 2009)
4660 S Hagadorn Rd Ste 500
East Lansing, MI 48823
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
High School Diploma Completion Initiative (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
430 North Capitol Ave
Lansing, MI 48933
(517) 244-1212
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Holt Central High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2168 Cedar St
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-1515
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Ingham Administrative Unit (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2630 West Howell Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1214
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Ingham Ecse Stockbridge Classroom Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
100 Price Ave
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 244-1384
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Ingham Ecse Webberville Classroom Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
202 N Main St
Webberville, MI 48892
(517) 244-1384
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Ingham Isd (Closed 2011)
2630 West Howell Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lansing Adult Education Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5815 Wise Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1391
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lansing Alternative Programs (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
5815 Wise Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 755-1391
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Learn Live Lead Academy (Closed 2014)
3000 West Miller Rd
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 230-5836
Grades: K-6
| 87 students
Leslie Alternative Education Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4141 Hull Rd
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Leslie Public School (Closed 2023)
4141 Hull Rd.
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Ingham County, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Ingham County, MI include Cole Academy East, Michigan Connections Academy and Cole Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Ingham County?
7 public charter schools are located in Ingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ingham County?
Ingham County public charter schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Ingham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Ingham County include: Great Lakes Learning Academy Mshs vs. Michigan Connections Academy

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