For the 2025 school year, there are 25 public charter schools serving 15,188 students in Oakland County, MI. The top ranked public charter schools in Oakland County, MI are Holly Academy, Kingsbury Country Day School and Agbu Alexmarie Manoogian School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland County, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Oakland County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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 Oakland County (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.
Kingsbury Country Day School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5000 Hosner Rd
Oxford, MI 48370
(248) 628-2571
Oxford, MI 48370
(248) 628-2571
Grades: PK-8
| 343 students
Rank: #33.
Agbu Alexmarie Manoogian School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22001 Northwestern Hwy
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 569-2988
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 569-2988
Grades: K-12
| 431 students
Rank: #44.
Flex High School Of Pontiac
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
142 Auburn Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 206-4316
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 206-4316
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #55.
Waterford Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4860 Midland Ave
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2400
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Rank: #66.
Four Corners Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1075 E Gardenia Ave
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 542-7001
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 542-7001
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
Rank: #77.
Lighthouse Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3150 Livernois Rd
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 509-5858
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 509-5858
Grades: K-12
| 2,187 students
Rank: #88.
Walton Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
744 E Walton Blvd
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 371-9300
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 371-9300
Grades: K-8
| 781 students
Rank: #99.
Laurus Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24590 Lahser Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 799-8401
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 799-8401
Grades: K-8
| 786 students
Rank: #1010.
Oakside Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
355 Summit Dr
Waterford, MI 48328
(616) 304-6601
Waterford, MI 48328
(616) 304-6601
Grades: K-11
| 1,362 students
Rank: #1111.
Oakland Flextech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23801 Industrial Park Dr
Farmington, MI 48335
(248) 426-8530
Farmington, MI 48335
(248) 426-8530
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Rank: #1212.
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1620 E Elza Ave
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(616) 309-1600
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(616) 309-1600
Grades: K-12
| 3,317 students
Rank: #1313.
Crescent Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26555 Franklin Rd
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 423-4581
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 423-4581
Grades: 6-9
| 218 students
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Crescent Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25175 Code Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 281-6471
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 281-6471
Grades: 2-5
| 316 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Faxon Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26275 Northwestern Hwy
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 301-9909
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 301-9909
Grades: K-8
| 126 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21700 Marlow St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(313) 539-4115
Oak Park, MI 48237
(313) 539-4115
Grades: PK-8
| 176 students
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
Momentum Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 S Lynn Ave
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5000
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
Keys Grace Academy
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27321 Hampden St
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 629-7700
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 629-7700
Grades: K-12
| 514 students
Rank: #2323.
Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
888 Enterprise Dr
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309
Grades: PK-12
| 810 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Building Trades School
Charter School
34705 W 12 Mile Rd
Farmington, MI 48331
(810) 229-5145
Farmington, MI 48331
(810) 229-5145
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Crescent Academy Pk1
Charter School
17570 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 423-4581
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 423-4581
Grades: PK-1
| 173 students
Oakland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
27700 Southfield Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 569-0089
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 569-0089
Grades: K-8
| 356 students
20820 Greenfield
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 968-0440
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 968-0440
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
21700 Marlow St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 547-2323
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 547-2323
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
21300 Mendota Ave
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-9358
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-9358
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
18330 George Washington Dr
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 557-6121
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 557-6121
Grades: K-8
| 286 students
3000 Sashabaw Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649
Grades: K-8
| 117 students
3810 Clintonville Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-8900
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Adult Education Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
7071 Orchard Lake Rd Ste 120
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(248) 539-2390
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(248) 539-2390
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
32400 Alameda St
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3808
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3808
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Alice B Beal Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
31201 Dorchester
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 589-1990
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 589-1990
Grades: Inquire with school
| 20 students
27225 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
154 Lake St
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 977-5251
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 977-5251
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2029 N. Milford Road
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8040
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8040
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Aspire Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
21705 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-0012
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-0012
Grades: 7-8
| 1 students
14700 W. Lincoln Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8400
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8400
Grades: K-2
| 123 students
Avondale Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1435 W Auburn Road
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6600
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6600
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Avondale Community Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2950 Waukegan Street
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 852-6620
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 852-6620
Grades: Inquire with school
| 62 students
2950 Waukegan St
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6062
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6062
Grades: PK
| n/a students
716 Union St
Milford, MI 48381
(248) 684-8010
Milford, MI 48381
(248) 684-8010
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
22750 Highland Street
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 544-5328
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 544-5328
Grades: 7-8
| 323 students
155 East Glass Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1860
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1860
Grades: K-4
| 247 students
1121 Mohawk Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-3235
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-3235
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
14700 Lincoln St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8900
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8900
Grades: PK
| n/a students
4200 Andover Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-5500
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-5500
Grades: 7-12
| 942 students
3456 Lahser Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-5700
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-5700
Grades: 7-12
| 828 students
18575 W 9 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8730
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8730
Grades: PK-9
| 554 students
209 Varsity Dr
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1870
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1870
Grades: K-8
| 84 students
Brandon Education Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
155 E Glass Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1860
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1860
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
300 South St
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1840
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1840
Grades: 4-6
| 534 students
1000 Hill Rd
White Lake, MI 48383
(248) 684-8050
White Lake, MI 48383
(248) 684-8050
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
581 South Winding Dr
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5110
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5110
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Bussey Center For Early Child Education (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
19080 West 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7350
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7350
Grades: K
| 3 students
C. Robert Maxfield Training Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
33000 Thomas St
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3402
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3402
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Oakland County, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Oakland County, MI include Holly Academy, Kingsbury Country Day School and Agbu Alexmarie Manoogian School. Oakland County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public charter schools are located in Oakland County?
25 public charter schools are located in Oakland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland County?
Oakland County public charter schools minority enrollment is 67% 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 Oakland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Oakland County include: Crescent Academy Elementary School vs. Laurus Academy, Laurus Academy vs. Crescent Academy Elementary School, Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence vs. Agbu Alexmarie Manoogian School
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