For the 2025 school year, there are 32 magnet public charter schools serving 12,891 students in Michigan.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public charter schools in Michigan are Holly Academy, Presque Isle Academy and Casman Alternative Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan magnet public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 32% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Charter Schools in Michigan (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holly Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
820 Academy Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 634-5554
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 634-5554
Grades: K-8
| 557 students
Rank: #22.
Presque Isle Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20830 Cedar St
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-6708
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-6708
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #33.
Casman Alternative Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 9th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4981
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4981
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
Rank: #44.
Innocademy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8485 Homestead Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(248) 505-6829
Zeeland, MI 49464
(248) 505-6829
Grades: PK-12
| 267 students
Rank: #55.
Flat River Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9481 Jordan Rd
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9360
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9360
Grades: PK-12
| 154 students
Rank: #66.
Oakland International Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Miller St
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 923-0790
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 923-0790
Grades: 2-5
| 573 students
Rank: #77.
Huron Academy Grades K2
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36301 Utica Rd
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(586) 446-9170
Clinton Township, MI 48035
(586) 446-9170
Grades: PK-12
| 259 students
Rank: #88.
New Branches Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3662 Poinsettia Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 243-6221
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 243-6221
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
Rank: #99.
Oakland International Academy K1
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6111 Miller St
Detroit, MI 48211
(248) 327-7673
Detroit, MI 48211
(248) 327-7673
Grades: PK-1
| 310 students
Rank: #1010.
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5100 John R St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 832-8400
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 832-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 509 students
Rank: #1111.
Three Oaks Public School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Kingsley St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-3365
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-3365
Grades: PK-6
| 369 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hope Of Detroit Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4443 N Campbell St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 897-8720
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 897-8720
Grades: K-10
| 349 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16827 Appoline St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 341-4944
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 341-4944
Grades: K-8
| 303 students
Rank: #1414.
University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
957 Holden St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 874-9800
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 874-9800
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #1515.
University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5310 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 831-0010
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 831-0010
Grades: 6-8
| 375 students
Rank: #1616.
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
23777 Southfield Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 569-1060
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 569-1060
Grades: K-8
| 608 students
Rank: #1717.
West Village Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3530 Westwood St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 274-9200
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 274-9200
Grades: K-8
| 263 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Great Lakes Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
46312 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 334-6434
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 334-6434
Grades: K-8
| 200 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
University Preparatory Academy Psad High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Antoinette St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 874-4340
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 874-4340
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Rank: #2020.
Advanced Technology Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Oakman Blvd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 625-4700
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 625-4700
Grades: PK-12
| 1,217 students
Rank: #2121.
Hope Of Detroit Academy Middlehigh
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4444 35th St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 788-1122
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 788-1122
Grades: K-12
| 653 students
Rank: #2222.
Old Redford Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17195 Redford St
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 532-7510
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 532-7510
Grades: PK-4
| 272 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Commonwealth Community Development Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13477 Eureka St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 366-9470
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 366-9470
Grades: PK-8
| 162 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Saginaw Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5173 Lodge St
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 752-9600
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 752-9600
Grades: PK-8
| 328 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2664 Franklin St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 393-9166
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 393-9166
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
William C Abney Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1435 Fulton St E
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-5541
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 454-5541
Grades: K-6
| 292 students
Rank: #2727.
International Academy Of Saginaw
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1944 Iowa Ave
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 921-1000
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 921-1000
Grades: PK-8
| 81 students
Rank: #2828.
Muskegon Heights Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2441 Sanford St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3700
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3700
Grades: 7-12
| 219 students
Rank: #2929.
Bradford Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24218 Garner St
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 351-0000
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 351-0000
Grades: PK-12
| 768 students
Rank: #3030.
Pontiac Academy For Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Grades: K-12
| 553 students
Rank: #3131.
Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21605 W 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 541-7619
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 541-7619
Grades: PK-8
| 919 students
Rank: #3232.
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
455 Riverview Dr
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3807
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3807
Grades: PK-9
| 455 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public charter schools in Michigan?
The top ranked magnet public charter schools in Michigan include Holly Academy, Presque Isle Academy and Casman Alternative Academy.
How many magnet public charter schools are located in Michigan?
32 magnet public charter schools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan magnet public charter schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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