For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 561 students in 48048, MI.
The top ranked public charter school in 48048, MI is Merritt Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 48048 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 48048, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 48048, MI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merritt Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
59900 Havenridge Rd
New Haven, MI 48048
(586) 749-6000
New Haven, MI 48048
(586) 749-6000
Grades: PK-12
| 561 students
48048, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
22505 26 Mile Road
New Haven, MI 48048
(586) 749-8067
New Haven, MI 48048
(586) 749-8067
Grades: 6-9
| 281 students
L'anse Creuse Public Schools Riverside - North High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
30375 Clark St
New Haven, MI 48048
(586) 783-6420
New Haven, MI 48048
(586) 783-6420
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
30375 Clark Street
New Haven, MI 48048
(586) 749-5123
New Haven, MI 48048
(586) 749-5123
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 48048, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 48048, MI include Merritt Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 48048?
1 public charter schools are located in 48048.
What is the racial composition of students in 48048?
48048 public charter schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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