For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 online public middle schools serving 5,146 students in Michigan.
Michigan online public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
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Best Online Public Middle Schools in Michigan (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 Hutchinson Rd
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Grades: K-12
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
Gobles Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 N State St
Gobles, MI 49055
(269) 628-9340
Gobles, MI 49055
(269) 628-9340
Grades: K-12
| 48 students
Rank: #33.
Hartland Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9525 E Highland Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(810) 626-2140
Howell, MI 48843
(810) 626-2140
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Rank: #44.
Icademy Global
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8485 Homestead Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-5637
Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 748-5637
Grades: K-12
| 242 students
Rank: #55.
Way East Jackson
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
345 N Dettman Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 945-1335
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 945-1335
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
Rank: #66.
Fowlerville Online Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 N Grand Ave
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6040
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6040
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
Rank: #77.
Michigan Connections Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Heritage Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Grades: K-12
| 1,656 students
Rank: #88.
Bangor Township Virtual School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4091 N Euclid Ave
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-8121
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-8121
Grades: K-12
| 140 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lifetech Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
912 Greyhound Dr
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 325-5469
Lansing, MI 48910
(517) 325-5469
Grades: K-12
| 400 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Suttons Bay Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
Grades: K-12
| 181 students
Rank: #1111.
Way Michigan
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
407 E Fort St
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1212.
Great Lakes Online Education
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1135 N Old 27
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3766
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3766
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
Rank: #1313.
Buchanan Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Brandywine Innovation Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1830 S 3rd St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8805
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8805
Grades: 6-12
| 92 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Hudson Tech Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 E Main St
Hudson, MI 49247
(517) 448-8912
Hudson, MI 49247
(517) 448-8912
Grades: 6-12
| 170 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Success Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23500 Mac Arthur Blvd
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 427-0836
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 427-0836
Grades: 6-12
| 81 students
Rank: #1717.
Harper Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20225 Beaconsfield St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-3084
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-3084
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1818.
Lakeshore Virtual School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30550 W Jefferson Ave
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7090
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7090
Grades: K-12
| 144 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Academy 21
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11300 Engleman Rd
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 510-2062
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 510-2062
Grades: K-12
| 197 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Taylor Virtual Learning Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9601 Westlake St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5757
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5757
Grades: 6-12
| 288 students
Rank: #2121.
Romulus Virtual Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9650 Wayne Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 632-1610
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 632-1610
Grades: K-12
| 137 students
Rank: #2222.
South Central Michigan Virtual
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Jackson Xing
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2820
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2820
Grades: K-12
| 411 students
Rank: #2323.
Soar Academic Institute
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26141 Schoolcraft
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 535-4000
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 535-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 164 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 Middle School Dr. P.O. Box
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-0500
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
Burr Oak, MI 49030
(269) 489-2213
Grades: K-12
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public middle schools are offered in Michigan?
25 online public middle schools are available for Michigan students.
What is the racial composition of online public middle schools students in Michigan?
Michigan online public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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