For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 3,507 students in Manistee County, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Manistee County, MI are Casman Alternative Academy and Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manistee County, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Manistee County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 Manistee County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Grades: PK-12
| 3,444 students
Manistee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3586 Glovers Lake Road
Arcadia, MI 49613
(231) 889-5788
Arcadia, MI 49613
(231) 889-5788
Grades: 2-3
| 66 students
772 East Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-5212
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-5212
Grades: PK-1
| 125 students
9208 Kauko Street
Kaleva, MI 49645
(231) 362-3591
Kaleva, MI 49645
(231) 362-3591
Grades: K-6
| 152 students
550 Maple St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Manistee Harbor Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 398-3621
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 398-3621
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
772 East Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4264
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4264
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5016 Main St
Onekama, MI 49675
(231) 889-5521
Onekama, MI 49675
(231) 889-5521
Grades: K-5
| 161 students
119 Ford Street
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2143
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2143
Grades: K
| 128 students
17345 E. 6th Street
Wellston, MI 49689
(231) 848-4244
Wellston, MI 49689
(231) 848-4244
Grades: K-6
| 259 students
Yes Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Manistee County, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Manistee County, MI include Casman Alternative Academy and Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Manistee County?
2 public charter schools are located in Manistee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Manistee County?
Manistee County public charter schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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