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Top 10 Best Oakland County Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public charter schools serving 15,503 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 20%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (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 (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holly Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
820 Academy Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 634-5554
Grades: K-8
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
Kingsbury Country Day School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5000 Hosner Rd
Oxford, MI 48370
(248) 628-2571
Grades: PK-8
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Agbu Alexmarie Manoogian School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22001 Northwestern Hwy
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 569-2988
Grades: K-12
| 425 students
Rank: #44.
Flex High School Of Pontiac
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
142 Auburn Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 778-7759
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: #55.
Waterford Montessori Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4860 Midland Ave
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
Rank: #66.
Four Corners Montessori Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1075 E Gardenia Ave
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 542-7001
Grades: PK-8
| 291 students
Rank: #77.
Lighthouse Connections Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3150 Livernois Rd
Troy, MI 48083
(248) 509-5858
Grades: K-12
| 2,454 students
Rank: #88.
Walton Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
744 E Walton Blvd
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 371-9300
Grades: K-8
| 809 students
Rank: #99.
Laurus Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
24590 Lahser Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 799-8401
Grades: K-8
| 749 students
Rank: #1010.
Oakside Prep Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Summit Dr
Waterford, MI 48328
(616) 304-6601
Grades: K-10
| 1,182 students
Rank: #1111.
Oakland Flextech High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
23801 Industrial Park Dr
Farmington, MI 48335
(248) 426-8530
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Rank: #1212.
Michigan Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1620 E Elza Ave
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(616) 309-1600
Grades: K-12
| 3,317 students
Rank: #1313.
Crescent Academy Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26555 Franklin Rd
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 423-4581
Grades: 6-8
| 214 students
Rank: #1414.
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
23777 Southfield Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 569-1060
Grades: K-8
| 561 students
Rank: #1515.
Crescent Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
25175 Code Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 281-6471
Grades: 2-5
| 322 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Faxon Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
26275 Northwestern Hwy
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 301-9909
Grades: K-8
| 119 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21700 Marlow St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(313) 539-4115
Grades: PK-8
| 134 students
Rank: #1818.
Great Lakes Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
46312 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 334-6434
Grades: K-8
| 183 students
Rank: #1919.
Momentum Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
60 S Lynn Ave
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 213 students
Rank: #2020.
Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
48980 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 971-9200
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Rank: #2121.
Bradford Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
24218 Garner St
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 351-0000
Grades: PK-12
| 980 students
Rank: #2222.
Pontiac Academy For Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Grades: K-12
| 551 students
Rank: #2323.
Keys Grace Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
27321 Hampden St
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 629-7700
Grades: K-12
| 471 students
Rank: #2424.
Arts And Technology Academy Of Pontiac
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
888 Enterprise Dr
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 452-9309
Grades: PK-12
| 818 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crescent Academy Pk1
Magnet School
Charter School
17570 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 423-4581
Grades: PK-1
| 173 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Oakland County, MI

Oakland County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Lathrup Village (Closed 2012)
Charter School
27700 Southfield Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 569-0089
Grades: K-8
| 356 students
Academy Of Michigan (Closed 2008)
Charter School
20820 Greenfield
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 968-0440
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
Academy Of Oak Park - Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
21700 Marlow St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 547-2323
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Academy Of Oak Park - High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
21300 Mendota Ave
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-9358
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Academy Of Southfield (Closed 2016)
Charter School
18330 George Washington Dr
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 557-6121
Grades: K-8
| 286 students
Academy Of Waterford (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3000 Sashabaw Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649
Grades: K-8
| 117 students
Adams Elementary School (Closed 2015)
3810 Clintonville Rd
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Alameda Early Childhood Center (Closed 2010)
32400 Alameda St
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
Grades: Inquire with school
| 20 students
Alice M. Birney Middle School (Closed 2011)
27225 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Alternatives Unlimited Bethune Elementary School (Closed 2011)
154 Lake St
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 977-5251
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Apollo Elementary School (Closed 2009)
2029 N. Milford Road
Highland, MI 48357
(248) 684-8040
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Aspire Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Magnet School
21705 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-0012
Grades: 7-8
| 1 students
Avery Early Childhood Center (Closed 2007)
14700 W. Lincoln Street
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Avondale Community Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2950 Waukegan Street
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 852-6620
Grades: Inquire with school
| 62 students
Avondale Montessori Prek (Closed 2010)
2950 Waukegan St
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6062
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Baker Center (Closed 2012)
716 Union St
Milford, MI 48381
(248) 684-8171
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Baker Elementary School (Closed 2011)
716 Union St
Milford, MI 48381
(248) 684-8010
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Baker School (Closed 2010)
626 Phillips Ave
Clawson, MI 48017
(248) 655-4448
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Beecher Junior High School (Closed 2004)
22750 Highland Street
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 544-5328
Grades: 7-8
| 323 students
Belle Ann Elementary School (Closed 2014)
155 East Glass Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1860
Grades: K-4
| 247 students
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School (Closed 2004)
1121 Mohawk Avenue
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 541-3235
Grades: K-5
| 136 students
Berkley Building Blocks Early Childhood Center (Closed 2010)
14700 Lincoln St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8900
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Bloomfield Hills Andover High School (Closed 2014)
4200 Andover Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-5500
Grades: 7-12
| 942 students
Bloomfield Hills Lahser High School (Closed 2014)
3456 Lahser Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 341-5700
Grades: 7-12
| 828 students
Brace-lederle K-8 School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
18575 W 9 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8730
Grades: PK-9
| 554 students
Brandon Academy Of Art And Science (Closed 2018)
209 Varsity Dr
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
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School (Closed 2018)
300 South St
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1840
Grades: 4-6
| 534 students
Brooks Elementary School (Closed 2018)
1000 Hill Rd
White Lake, MI 48383
(248) 684-8050
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
The Building Trades School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
34705 W 12 Mile Rd
Farmington, MI 48331
(810) 229-5145
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Burt Elementary School (Closed 2015)
581 South Winding Dr
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
Grades: K
| 3 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?

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