Top 10 Best Michigan Online Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 36 online public schools serving 9,992 students in Michigan.
Michigan online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
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Best Online Public Schools in Michigan (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
315 Hutchinson Rd
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Grades: K-12
| 304 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dearborn Heights Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20629 Annapolis St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Maple Valley Pathways High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11090 Nashville Hwy
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9699
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #44.
Gobles Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
409 N State St
Gobles, MI 49055
(269) 628-9340
Grades: K-12
| 48 students
Rank: #55.
Gull Lake Gateway Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10100 E D Ave
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3422
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Rank: #66.
Hartland Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9525 E Highland Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(810) 626-2140
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Rank: #77.
54th Street Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
173 54th St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 531-7433
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #88.
Icademy Global
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8485 Homestead Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-5637
Grades: K-12
| 242 students
Rank: #99.
Way East Jackson
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
345 N Dettman Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 945-1335
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
Rank: #1010.
Fowlerville Online Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 N Grand Ave
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6040
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
Rank: #1111.
East Kentwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6230 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 698-6700
Grades: 10-12
| 2,010 students
Rank: #1212.
Michigan Connections Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3950 Heritage Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Grades: K-12
| 1,656 students
Rank: #1313.
Bangor Township Virtual School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4091 N Euclid Ave
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-8121
Grades: K-12
| 140 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Lifetech Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
912 Greyhound Dr
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 325-5469
Grades: K-12
| 400 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Suttons Bay Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
310 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
Grades: K-12
| 181 students
Rank: #1616.
Way Michigan
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
407 E Fort St
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1717.
Great Lakes Online Education
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 N Old 27
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3766
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Buchanan Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Nextech High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Broadway Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 458-4992
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Brandywine Innovation Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1830 S 3rd St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8805
Grades: 6-12
| 92 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
23200 Ryan Rd
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-7070
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Hudson Tech Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 E Main St
Hudson, MI 49247
(517) 448-8912
Grades: 6-12
| 170 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Success Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
23500 Mac Arthur Blvd
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 427-0836
Grades: 6-12
| 81 students
Rank: #20 - 2420. - 24.
Viking Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
23400 Hughes Ave
Hazel Park, MI 48030
(248) 658-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #2525.
Harper Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
20225 Beaconsfield St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-3084
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2626.
Kelloggsville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4787 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1570
Grades: 9-12
| 632 students
Rank: #2727.
Lakeshore Virtual School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
30550 W Jefferson Ave
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7090
Grades: K-12
| 144 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Academy 21
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
11300 Engleman Rd
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 510-2062
Grades: K-12
| 197 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Taylor Virtual Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9601 Westlake St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5757
Grades: 6-12
| 288 students
Rank: #3030.
Romulus Virtual Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9650 Wayne Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 632-1610
Grades: K-12
| 137 students
Rank: #3131.
South Central Michigan Virtual
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1060 Jackson Xing
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2820
Grades: K-12
| 411 students
Rank: #3232.
Soar Academic Institute
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
26141 Schoolcraft
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 535-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 164 students
Rank: #3333.
Success Virtual Learning Centers Of Michigan
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7188 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 424-6314
Grades: 9-12
| 1,794 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 Middle School Dr. P.O. Box
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-0500
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Burr Oak Virtual Academy
Magnet School
326 E Eagle St
Burr Oak, MI 49030
(269) 489-2213
Grades: K-12
| 174 students
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