For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 512 students in Isabella County, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Isabella County, MI are Renaissance Public School Academy and Flextech High School Shepherd. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Isabella 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 Isabella County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Isabella County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Renaissance Public School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2797 S Isabella Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9889
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9889
Grades: K-8
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Flextech High School Shepherd
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 W Blanchard Rd
Shepherd, MI 48883
(810) 206-3260
Shepherd, MI 48883
(810) 206-3260
Grades: 8-12
| 74 students
Isabella County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Beal City Alternative Education Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3032 South Winn Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9543
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9543
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
1324 E N County Line Road
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5414
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5414
Grades: 5-8
| 269 students
418 West Blanchard Rd
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 866-6741
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 866-6741
Grades: K-8
| 114 students
Mt Pleasant Community Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1651 South Bamber Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2370
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2370
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3771 North Mission Rd
Rosebush, MI 48878
(989) 433-2962
Rosebush, MI 48878
(989) 433-2962
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Isabella County, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Isabella County, MI include Renaissance Public School Academy and Flextech High School Shepherd.
How many public charter schools are located in Isabella County?
2 public charter schools are located in Isabella County.
What is the racial composition of students in Isabella County?
Isabella County public charter schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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