For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,684 students in 49512, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 49512, MI are West Michigan Aviation Academy, Excel Charter Academy and Prepnet Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 49512 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49512, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49512, MI Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Michigan Aviation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5363 44th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 446-8886
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 446-8886
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Excel Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4201 Breton Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Gr: PK-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Prepnet Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3850 Broadmoor Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(313) 296-1499
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(313) 296-1499
Gr: K-12 | 1,080 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Lighthouse Academy South Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3300 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 949-2287
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 949-2287
Gr: K-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 49512, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 49512, MI include West Michigan Aviation Academy, Excel Charter Academy and Prepnet Virtual Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 49512?
4 public charter schools are located in 49512.
What is the racial composition of students in 49512?
49512 public charter schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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